Their clothes and food items seemed to confirm that they were from afar, but really Gibeon was about 20 miles [30 km] from Gilgal. [gl 19] Convinced, Joshua and his chieftains made a treaty of friendship with Gibeon and nearby cities linked with Gibeon.
Nende rõivad ja jalanõud paistsid kinnitavat, et nad tulevad kaugelt, kuid tegelikult asus Gibeon Gilgalist vaid umbes 30 kilomeetri kaugusel [gl 19]. Joosua uskus nende juttu ning tegi koos ülematega Gibeoni ja selle naaberlinnadega rahulepingu.