Yehoshua Perek 9

• Yehoshua’s army causes fear and trepidation to spread throughout the land.

• The Giv’onim dress up as if they were tired, worn-out travelers from a distant country, to deceive Yehoshua into making peace with them.

• The Giv’onim sign a peace treaty with Yehoshua and the leaders of klal Yisroel.

• The deception unfolds.

• Yehoshua honors the treaty in spite of the deception. However he demotes the Giv’onim to the postitions of water and wood carriers. The Giv’onim accept Yehoshua’s decision.