On the contrary, as the Israelites took up dwelling among the “seven nations ” who populated the land, regular contact with the people of those nations led to friendships with them.
(‏ قض ١ :‏ ١ –‏ ٢ :‏ ١٠‏ )‏ بل على العكس من ذلك ،‏ سكنوا وسط « سبع امم » ،‏ فأدى احتكاكهم الدائم بهم الى مصادقتهم .‏