Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Gibeonite
Noun
/ˈdʒɪbɪənaɪt/
Definition
A member of a people mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, who deceived the Israelites into making a peace treaty with them.
Examples
- The Gibeonites tricked Joshua into believing they came from a faraway land.
- This deal led to a unique alliance between the Israelites and the Gibeonites.
- The Gibeonites were spared from attack due to their pact with Joshua.
Meaning
Gibeonites were a group of people who lived in the ancient city of Gibeon. They are known for their cunning tactics to avoid destruction during the Israelite conquest of Canaan.
Synonyms
- None (specific to the historical context)
