12. Look at our bread. When we left home with it and started out to meet you, it was still warm. But look! Now it is dry and mouldy.
13. When we filled these wineskins, they were new, but look! They are torn. Our clothes and sandals are worn out from the long journey.”
14. The Israelites accepted some food from them, but did not consult the Lord about it.
15. Joshua made a treaty of friendship with the people of Gibeon and allowed them to live. The leaders of the community of Israel gave their solemn promise to keep the treaty.
16. Three days after the treaty had been made, the Israelites learnt that these people did indeed live nearby.