OLD TESTAMENT

Joshua 9:16

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At the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they lived among them.

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Verse 16. Now. The five kings coming to attack the Gabaonites, these were forced to confess the truth, and to implore the assistance of the Israelites; ( Calmet.) or perhaps Rahab had given information who they really were. Menochius.—Josue flew to their assistance in the night, and arrived the day following. Calmet. 10:9.

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