Joshua 9:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you? Peradventure ye dwell among us - It is strange they should have had such a suspicion, as the Gibeonites had acted so artfully; and it is as strange that, having such a suspicion, they acted with so little caution.