In Joshua 9:15, the covenant to let the Gibeonites live is made; here the rulers uphold that oath by sparing them and assigning servitude.

In Joshua 9:23, Joshua pronounces the curse that makes the Gibeonites permanent woodcutters and water carriers, specifying the role given here.

In Joshua 9:27, Joshua carries out the assignment, making them woodcutters and water carriers for the altar, fulfilling the rulers' decision here.

1 Chronicles 9:2 lists temple servants (Nethinim), who likely trace their origin to the Gibeonites made woodcutters and water carriers here.

Ezra 2:58 counts temple servants, a group that historically descends from the Gibeonites assigned to serve the altar in this verse.

Deuteronomy 29:11 uses the same phrase 'woodcutters and water drawers' to describe a class of servants, matching the role given to the Gibeonites.