The Hivites — That is, the Gibeonites who were Hivites, Joshua 11:19. Among us — That is, in this land, and so are of that people with whom we are forbidden to make any league or covenant.
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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?