5. When these five Amorite kings called their armies together and attacked Gibeon,
6. the Gibeonites sent a message to the Israelite camp at Gilgal: “Joshua, please come and rescue us! The Amorite kings from the hill country have joined together and are attacking us. We are your servants, so don't let us down. Please hurry!”
7. Joshua and his army, including his best warriors, left Gilgal.
8. “Joshua,” the Lord said, “don't be afraid of the Amorites. They will run away when you attack, and I will help you defeat them.”
9. Joshua marched all night from Gilgal to Gibeon and made a surprise attack on the Amorite camp.