The Hivites, i.e. the Gibeonites, who were Hivites, Joshua 11:19. Among us, i.e. in this land, and so are of that people with whom we are forbidden to make any league or covenant, Exodus 23:32,33 Deu 7:2 20:15,16.
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Joshua 9:7
7 And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?