against a Jerusalem-led Canaanite coalition, and the Gibeonites were allowed to live in the land. Several traditions illustrate aspects of Gibeon’s relations with the houses of Saul and David. Second Samuel 2:12–32 (cf. 1 Chr 14:8–17) narrates the battle at Gibeon between the forces of David, led by Joab, and the forces of Saul’s son Ish-bosheth/Eshbaal, led by Abner. Second Samuel 21:1–14 relates the Gibeonites’ demand that David turn over the sons of Saul to avenge Gibeonite deaths when Saul broke