You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Gibeonites A mighty and warlike peopleAttacked by the kings of CanaanCities ofDelivered by IsraelDescended from the Hivites and AmoritesEffected the destruction of the remnant of Saul`s houseIsrael plagued for Saul`s cruelty to Israel: Appointed, hewers of wood, &c.Israel: Deceived by.Israel: Made a league with.Israel: Spared on account of their oath.Part of, returned from the captivitySaul sought to destroyThe office of the Nethinim probably originated in