What method did the Gibeonites use to trick Joshua into making a peace treaty with them?
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Correct answer: They came in worn-out clothes with moldy bread
The Gibeonites pretended to be from a very distant country to avoid being destroyed with the other Canaanites. Joshua and the leaders failed to consult the Lord and were deceived by the Gibeonites' clever disguise.
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