Nation
The Gibeonites
A Canaanite people of Gibeon and its towns who secured a treaty with Israel and later served the sanctuary.
A Canaanite people of Gibeon and its towns who secured a treaty with Israel and later served the sanctuary. Scripture first names the group at Joshua 9:3.
The people in Scripture
A Canaanite people of Gibeon and its towns who secured a treaty with Israel and later served the sanctuary.
Biblical record
Their first recorded mention is Joshua 9:3. Later references on this page describe the group’s place, actions, or descendants as Scripture presents them.
People of Gibeonites
Ishmaiah the Gibeonite
Mighty man and leader of David's elite Thirty warriors
Ishmaiah the Gibeonite was a mighty warrior and leader among the 'Thirty' elite soldiers who joined David at Ziklag.
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Melatiah
Gibeonite who assisted in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem
A Gibeonite who participated in the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls under the leadership of Nehemiah during the post-exilic return to Judah.
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