Joshua 9:17 meaning and explanation

So the Israelites set out and on the third day arrived at their cities—Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim.

Joshua 9:17, Berean Standard Bible

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The Israelites have just learned that the Gibeonites, who claimed to come from a distant land, actually live nearby. This verse records the journey that proved it: a three day march from Gilgal brought them to four towns in the hill country north of Jerusalem.

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