495 B
495 B
Gibeonites try to fool the nation of Israel.
men of Israel
This refers to the entire nation of Israel. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the Hivites
These are also the Gibeonites.
Perhaps you live near us. How can we make a treaty with you?
Joshua is emphasizing that the people of Israel have to follow the command of Yahweh above all else. AT:"If you do live near us, we cannot make a treaty with you." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)