Joshua 9:16
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them. And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
At the end of three days after the league was made, Israel heard that the Gibeonites were their neighbors and that they dwelt among them. They were a numerous people living in the midst of the land. Their being found so near at hand exposed the deception by which they had sought to preserve their lives.
Having gained their end by deceit, they renounced heathenism and united with Israel to share in the blessings of the covenant.