Joshua 9:6

And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto him, and to the men of Israel, We be come from a far country: now therefore make ye a league with us.

Cross-reference

Joshua 9:9 Parallel

In Joshua 9:9, the Gibeonites elaborate on their far-country claim, citing God's fame as motive — direct continuation of the deception.

Joshua 9:22 Parallel

Joshua 9:22 reveals the consequence of the deceptive covenant — Joshua confronts the Gibeonites about their lie.

Joshua 10:6 Parallel

Joshua 10:6 shows the Gibeonites invoking the covenant from verse 6 — they call for help when attacked.

Joshua 5:10 Historical context

Joshua 5:10 places Israel's camp at Gilgal for Passover, the same location where the Gibeonites approach. Provides setting.

Joshua 10:43 Historical context

In Joshua 10:43, Joshua returns to the camp at Gilgal, showing it as the ongoing base of operations.

Deuteronomy 20:11–15 Historical context

Deuteronomy 20:11-15 provides the law for making peace with distant cities, which the Gibeonites exploit by pretending to be from far away.

In 1 Kings 8:41, Solomon prays for foreigners from far countries who genuinely seek God, contrasting with the Gibeonites' deceptive claim.