Even though Jehovah ultimately supported the agreement, he made sure that this failure to seek his direction was recorded in the Scriptures for our benefit. ​ — Josh. 9: 3 - 6, 14, 15.
Kuigi Jehoova lõppkokkuvõttes toetas seda lepet, lasi ta selle loo kui näite omapäi tegutsemisest meie kasuks Pühakirja talletada.