The Gibeonites were a group of people who inhabited the land of Canaan during the time of Joshua. They are primarily known for their cunning treaty with the Israelites, as recorded in the Book of Joshua. The cities associated with the Gibeonites are significant in biblical history and are mentioned in various contexts throughout the Scriptures.

Gibeon

Gibeon was the principal city of the Gibeonites and is frequently mentioned in the Bible. It was a large city, described as "one of the royal cities" (Joshua 10:2), and was noted for its strategic location. The Gibeonites, fearing the advancing Israelites, resorted to deception to secure a peace treaty with Joshua. They disguised themselves as travelers from a distant land and successfully convinced the Israelites to make a covenant with them (Joshua 9:3-15).

The city of Gibeon later became a significant site during the conquest of Canaan. When the surrounding Amorite kings attacked Gibeon for allying with Israel, Joshua came to their aid, resulting in the miraculous event where the sun stood still (Joshua 10:12-14). Gibeon also served as a Levitical city and a city of refuge (Joshua 21:17).

Chephirah

Chephirah is another city associated with the Gibeonites. It is listed among the cities that made peace with Israel through the Gibeonite treaty (Joshua 9:17). Chephirah was later allotted to the tribe of Benjamin (Joshua 18:26) and was designated as a Levitical city (Joshua 21:18).

Beeroth

Beeroth is mentioned alongside Gibeon, Chephirah, and Kiriath-jearim as one of the cities of the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:17). Like Chephirah, Beeroth was also given to the tribe of Benjamin (Joshua 18:25). The city is noted in the narrative of the assassination of Ish-bosheth, where the assassins were identified as Beerothites (2 Samuel 4:2).

Kiriath-jearim

Kiriath-jearim, another city linked to the Gibeonites, is included in the list of cities that made peace with Israel (Joshua 9:17). It was later assigned to the tribe of Judah (Joshua 15:9) and became notable as the location where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for a time before being moved to Jerusalem (1 Samuel 7:1-2).

The cities of the Gibeonites played a crucial role in the history of Israel, both in the context of the conquest of Canaan and in the subsequent settlement of the land. Their strategic locations and the events associated with them highlight the complex interactions between the Israelites and the indigenous peoples of Canaan.Joshua 9:17
And the children of Israel journeyed, and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim.
Torrey's Topical Textbook

Joshua
... The cities of refuge and the Levitical cities are set apart (xx., xxi.) in accordance
with the ... vii., and of the treachery and punishment of the Gibeonites, ix. ...
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Joshua's Conquest.
... (2) The geography of the country with the principal cities mentioned. ... (12) The story
of the Gibeonites, their stratagem, its embarrassment to Joshua and ...
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When this Became Known to the Kings of the Neighboring Nations...
... But the Gibeonites, a powerful nation with a wealthy city, spontaneously yielded
to the ... surrender had roused the resentment of the kings of the nearest cities. ...
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The Historical Books.
... of the stones on which the law was written, the artifice of the Gibeonites by which ...
Six cities of refuge were then appointed, three on each side of the Jordan ...
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Joshua.
... 2. Cities of Refuge, Ch.20. 3. Cities of the Levites, Ch.21. ... (5) The story of the
Gibeonites, their stratagem and consequent embarrassment of Joshua. ...
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How Joshua, the Commander of the Hebrews, Made War with The
... But the Gibeonites, who inhabited very near to Jerusalem, when they saw what miseries ...
sent by the people of Gibeon, and of the circumjacent cities, which were ...
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Prologue. Who is a Faithful and Wise Servant? his Reward is ...
... thee." [2525] Let the man that deserves it receive authority over ten cities. ... the
son of Nun, who subdued five kings, and brought the Gibeonites into subjection ...
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The Antiquities of the Jews
... How The Hebrews Were Delivered From A Famine When The Gibeonites Had Caused ... 6. How
Solomon Fortified The City Of Jerusalem, And Built Great Cities; And How He ...
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Divine Support and Protection
... declare for Him the world will bear with us, but no longer: as the Gibeonites were
in a state of honour and friendship with the neighbouring cities till they ...
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Book 4 Footnotes
... sect.5, are but seven judges appointed for small cities, instead of twenty-three
in the ... the Urim was to Joshua himself, in the case of the Gibeonites, who put ...
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