Joshua 9:21 records the princes' command that the Gibeonites be hewers of wood and drawers of water; v.27 narrates Joshua carrying out that exact order.

In 9:23, Joshua pronounces the same curse — being wood-cutters and water-carriers for God's house — which is enacted in 9:27.

Joshua 9:8 shows the Gibeonites offering themselves as servants — this verse makes that offer a permanent reality.

1 Chronicles 9:2 lists the Nethinim (temple servants) among the first returnees, showing the Gibeonite role became a hereditary institution.

Ezra 2:43 names families of Nethinim returning from exile, confirming that the Gibeonite descendants continued as temple servants.

Nehemiah 7:60 numbers the Nethinim among the returned exiles, indicating the Gibeonite role persisted through the exile.

Nehemiah 11:3 includes the Nethinim as inhabitants of Judah, showing they settled among the people while serving the temple.

Genesis 9:25's curse on Canaan is fulfilled as the Gibeonites (Canaanites) become perpetual servants here.

Deuteronomy 20:16 commands utter destruction of Canaanites — contrasting with the Gibeonites' spared and servile status.

In Ezra 2:58, the Nethinim (temple servants) include descendants of Gibeonites, fulfilling their role as 'hewers of wood' for the altar.

Deuteronomy 20:11 provides the law for tributary servants after surrender — the Gibeonites' status exemplifies this.

Ezra 8:20 mentions Nethinim appointed by David for Levite service — likely including Gibeonite descendants, showing ongoing temple service.