Joshua 9:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And now, behold, we are in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.”
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Read Full Chapter →The Gibeonites submit themselves entirely to Joshua's judgment.
What Does Joshua 9:25 Mean?
Having confessed, the Gibeonites place themselves wholly at Israel's mercy. We are in thine hand, they say, surrendering any claim and inviting Joshua to do as seems good and right. They make no further plea but cast themselves on his judgment.
Their posture is one of complete submission, the only refuge left to those who have been found out. There is wisdom in it: they trust to the goodness and justice of the one who holds their fate. The verse pictures the humility of throwing oneself entirely upon mercy, a stance that Scripture honors when the heart turns from scheming to surrender.
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What does Joshua 9:25 mean?
The Gibeonites submit themselves entirely to Joshua's judgment.