Welcome to Wise Counsel, where we seek biblical wisdom for life’s toughest questions. In today’s episode, we explore Joshua 9—the story of the Gibeonites, who deceived Israel into making a covenant with them. Did Israel fail by not consulting Yahweh, or was this part of God’s providential plan? We’ll examine scholarly perspectives, historical context, and theological insights to uncover what this passage teaches about discernment, covenant faithfulness, and God’s mercy.