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Josh 9:22-26

Joshua called the Gibeonites together and said, "Why did you lie to us, telling us, 'We live far, far away from you,' when you're our next-door neighbors? 23 For that you are cursed. From now on it's menial labor for you — woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God."

24 They answered Joshua, "We got the message loud and clear that GOD, your God, commanded through his servant Moses: to give you the whole country and destroy everyone living in it. We were terrified because of you; that's why we did this. 25 That's it. We're at your mercy. Whatever you decide is right for us, do it."

26 And that's what they did. Joshua delivered them from the power of the People of Israel so they didn't kill them  

YES they saved their Earthly lives but what about their Eternal lives?  You have to decide which is more important to you: your Earthly life or your eternal life!