New International VersionThey put worn and patched sandals on their feet and wore old clothes. All the bread of their food supply was dry and moldy.
New Living TranslationThey put on worn-out, patched sandals and ragged clothes. And the bread they took with them was dry and moldy.
English Standard Versionwith worn-out, patched sandals on their feet, and worn-out clothes. And all their provisions were dry and crumbly.
Berean Standard BibleThey put worn, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies, and their whole supply of bread was dry and moldy.
King James BibleAnd old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy.
New King James Versionold and patched sandals on their feet, and old garments on themselves; and all the bread of their provision was dry and moldy.
New American Standard Bibleand worn-out and patched sandals on their feet, and worn-out clothes on themselves; and all the bread of their provision was dry and had become crumbled.
NASB 1995and worn-out and patched sandals on their feet, and worn-out clothes on themselves; and all the bread of their provision was dry and had become crumbled.
NASB 1977and worn-out and patched sandals on their feet, and worn-out clothes on themselves; and all the bread of their provision was dry and had become crumbled.
Legacy Standard Bibleand worn-out and patched sandals on their feet, and worn-out clothes on themselves; and all the bread of their provision was dry and was crumbled.
Amplified Bibleand worn-out and patched sandals on their feet, and worn-out clothes; and all their supply of food was dry and had turned to crumbs.
Christian Standard BibleThey wore old, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies. Their entire provision of bread was dry and crumbly.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThey wore old, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies. Their entire provision of bread was dry and crumbly.
American Standard Versionand old and patched shoes upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and was become mouldy.
Contemporary English VersionTheir sandals were old and patched, and their clothes were worn out. They even took along some dry and crumbly bread.
English Revised Versionand old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and was become mouldy.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationTheir sandals were worn-out and repaired, and their clothes were tattered. All their bread was dried out and crumbling.
Good News TranslationThey put on ragged clothes and worn-out sandals that had been mended. The bread they took with them was dry and moldy.
International Standard Versionworn-out, patched sandals for their feet, and worn-out clothes. All of their food was dried out and covered in mold.
NET BibleThey had worn-out, patched sandals on their feet and dressed in worn-out clothes. All their bread was dry and hard.
New Heart English Bibleand old and patched shoes on their feet, and wore old garments. All the bread of their provision was dry and moldy.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd old shoes and patched upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and moldy. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey put worn, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies, and their whole supply of bread was dry and moldy.
World English Bibleand old and patched sandals on their feet, and wore old garments. All the bread of their food supply was dry and moldy. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand sandals, old and patched, on their feet, and old garments on them, and all the bread of their provision is dry—it was crumbs.
Young's Literal Translation and sandals, old and patched, on their feet, and old garments upon them, and all the bread of their provision is dry -- it was crumbs.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd shoes worn out and mended, upon their feet, and garments worn out upon them; and all the bread of their food dry; it was crumbs. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd very old shoes, which for a show of age were clouted with patches, and old garments upon them: the leaves also, which they carried for provisions by the way, were hard, and broken into pieces:
Catholic Public Domain Versionand having very old shoes, which had been sewn with patches indicating their age, and being clothed in old garments, having also loaves, which they carried as food for the journey, which were hard and broken into pieces.
New American BibleThey wore old, patched sandals and shabby garments; and all the bread they took was dry and crumbly.
New Revised Standard Versionwith worn-out, patched sandals on their feet, and worn-out clothes; and all their provisions were dry and moldy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey put on old shoes, or bound their feet with sandals, and dressed in old garments; and all the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd shoes that were worn out and sandals were bound on their feet and they were wearing old robes and the loaves of bread of their provisions were dried up and it was moldy OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and worn shoes and clouted upon their feet, and worn garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and was become crumbs.
Brenton Septuagint Translationand the upper part of their shoes and their sandals old and clouted on their feet, and their garments old upon them - and the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy and corrupt.
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Context The Deceit of the Gibeonites… 4acted deceptively and set out as envoys, carrying on their donkeys worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended. 5They put worn,patchedsandalson their feetand threadbareclothingon their bodies,and their wholesupplyof breadwas dryand moldy.6They went to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal and said to him and the men of Israel, “We have come from a distant land; please make a treaty with us.”…
Cross References Deuteronomy 29:5For forty years I led you in the wilderness, yet your clothes and sandals did not wear out.
1 Samuel 21:5-6David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.
Matthew 9:16-17No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. For the patch will pull away from the garment, and a worse tear will result. / Neither do men pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst, the wine will spill, and the wineskins will be ruined. Instead, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.”
Mark 2:21-22No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. If he does, the new piece will pull away from the old, and a worse tear will result. / And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. Instead, new wine is poured into new wineskins.”
Luke 5:36-39He also told them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will tear the new garment as well, and the patch from the new will not match the old. / And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins, the wine will spill, and the wineskins will be ruined. / Instead, new wine is poured into new wineskins. ...
2 Samuel 12:20Then David got up from the ground, washed and anointed himself, changed his clothes, and went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he went to his own house, and at his request they set food before him, and he ate.
1 Kings 13:18Then the prophet replied, “I too am a prophet like you, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the LORD, saying, ‘Bring him back with you to your house, so that he may eat bread and drink water.’” The old prophet was lying to him,
2 Kings 5:5-7“Go now,” said the king of Aram, “and I will send you with a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman departed, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing. / And the letter that he took to the king of Israel stated: “With this letter I am sending my servant Naaman, so that you may cure him of his leprosy.” / When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and asked, “Am I God, killing and giving life, that this man expects me to cure a leper? Surely you can see that he is seeking a quarrel with me!”
Nehemiah 9:21For forty years You sustained them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell.
Isaiah 3:22their festive robes, capes, cloaks, and purses;
Jeremiah 38:10-12So the king commanded Ebed-melech the Cushite, “Take thirty men from here with you and pull Jeremiah the prophet out of the cistern before he dies.” / Then Ebed-melech took the men with him and went to the king’s palace, to a place below the storehouse. From there he took old rags and worn-out clothes and lowered them with ropes to Jeremiah in the cistern. / Ebed-melech the Cushite cried out to Jeremiah, “Put these worn-out rags and clothes under your arms to pad the ropes.” Jeremiah did so,
Ezekiel 44:17-18When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen garments; they must not wear anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple. / They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.
Hosea 7:8-9Ephraim mixes with the nations; Ephraim is an unturned cake. / Foreigners consume his strength, but he does not notice. Even his hair is streaked with gray, but he does not know.
Matthew 23:27-28Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
Romans 12:2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Treasury of Scripture And old shoes and clouted on their feet, and old garments on them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and moldy. old shoes Joshua 9:13 And these bottles of wine, which we filled,were new; and, behold, they be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey. Deuteronomy 29:5 And I have led you forty years in the wilderness: your clothes are not waxen old upon you, and thy shoe is not waxen old upon thy foot. Deuteronomy 33:25 Thy shoesshall be iron and brass; and as thy days,so shall thy strengthbe. Jump to Previous BacksBreadClothesClothingCrumbledCrumbsDryMoldyMouldyPatchedProvisionProvisionsSandalsShoesThemselvesWoreWornWorn-OutJump to Next BacksBreadClothesClothingCrumbledCrumbsDryMoldyMouldyPatchedProvisionProvisionsSandalsShoesThemselvesWoreWornWorn-OutJoshua 9 1.The kings combine against Israel3.The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league22.They are condemned to perpetual bondageThey put worn, patched sandals on their feetThis phrase highlights the deceptive strategy employed by the Gibeonites to trick the Israelites into making a covenant with them. The worn and patched sandals suggest a long journey, implying they came from a distant land, which was part of their ruse. In the ancient Near East, footwear was a significant indicator of one's status and journey. The Israelites, having recently crossed the Jordan and conquered Jericho and Ai, were wary of local inhabitants but might have been more trusting of distant travelers. This deception reflects the broader biblical theme of appearances versus reality, as seen in other scriptures like 1 Samuel 16:7, where God reminds Samuel that He looks at the heart, not outward appearances. and threadbare clothing on their bodies
The threadbare clothing further supports the Gibeonites' claim of having traveled from afar. In the cultural context of the time, clothing was a valuable commodity, often repaired and reused until it was no longer serviceable. The Gibeonites' choice to wear such clothing was a calculated move to reinforce their story. This act of deception can be compared to Jacob's deception of Isaac inGenesis 27, where outward appearances were manipulated to achieve a desired outcome. The Israelites' failure to discern the truth here serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of seeking divine guidance in decision-making. and their whole supply of bread was dry and moldy
The dry and moldy bread was another element of the Gibeonites' deception, intended to convince the Israelites of their long journey. In the ancient world, bread was a staple food, and its condition would have been a clear indicator of the time elapsed since it was baked. This detail underscores the lengths to which the Gibeonites went to ensure their survival, as they feared the fate of other Canaanite cities. The Israelites' acceptance of this evidence without seeking God's counsel parallels other biblical instances where reliance on human wisdom leads to error, such as in the case of the Israelites' initial defeat at Ai (Joshua 7). This narrative also foreshadows the necessity of spiritual discernment, a theme echoed in the New Testament, where believers are urged to test everything and hold onto what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Persons / Places / Events 1. GibeonitesA group of people from the city of Gibeon who, fearing the Israelites, resorted to deception to secure a peace treaty with them. 2. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites, who was responsible for leading the people into the Promised Land and making decisions regarding treaties and warfare. 3. IsraelitesThe people of God, who were commanded to conquer the land of Canaan and were warned against making covenants with the inhabitants of the land. 4. CanaanThe land promised to the Israelites by God, which they were in the process of conquering under Joshua's leadership. 5. Deception EventThe Gibeonites' act of deception, where they disguised themselves as travelers from a distant land to make a treaty with Israel. Teaching Points Discernment in Decision-MakingThe Israelites failed to seek God's guidance before making a treaty with the Gibeonites. This teaches us the importance of seeking divine wisdom in our decisions. Consequences of DeceptionThe Gibeonites' deception led to a lasting covenant with Israel, illustrating how deceit can have long-term implications. God's Sovereignty and GraceDespite the deception, God used the situation for His purposes, showing His ability to work through human mistakes. The Importance of ObedienceThe Israelites were commanded not to make covenants with the inhabitants of the land. This highlights the importance of adhering to God's commands. The Role of AppearancesThe Gibeonites' worn-out appearance deceived the Israelites, reminding us that appearances can be misleading and the need for spiritual discernment. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 9
What is Gibeon's significance in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 8:4 - Is it believable, from a physical standpoint, that clothing and footwear remained intact for four decades?
Joshua 5:9: Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that this site, Gilgal, was ever known or marked as the place where Israel's 'disgrace' was removed?
What is the identity of the Gibeonites?(5) Clouted-- i.e., patched. Verse 5. - Shoes. Literally, things tied on; i.e., sandals, attached with straps to the sole of the foot. Clouted, i.e., patched. The intensive Pual suggests that they were very much patched. The participle Kal is translated "spotted" in Genesis 30:32, 33, 35. Mouldy. נִקֻּדִים literally, marked with points, i.e., mildewed, Provisionצֵידָם. "Proprie vendtionem" (Vatablus). "Panis enim mucidus punctis respersus est albis viridibus et nigris" (Rabbi David, in libro Radicum). So the LXX., Theodotion, and Luther. This gives a better sense and more according to the derivation than the interpretation crumbs of bread, given by Gesenius and Keil, after Aquila, Symmachus, and the Vulgate, which has " in fustra comminuti." The cracknels (the same word in Hebrew as here) in 1 Kings 14:3 were probably biscuits marked with points by a sharp pointed instrument, in the same way as the Jewish passover cakes are at the present day.
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Hebrew They put worn,בָּל֤וֹת(bā·lō·wṯ)Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 1087:Worn outpatchedוּמְטֻלָּאוֹת֙(ū·mə·ṭul·lā·’ō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 2921:To cover with pieces, to spot, variegatesandalsוּנְעָל֨וֹת(ū·nə·‘ā·lō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5275:A sandal tongue, a sandal, slipperon their feetבְּרַגְלֵיהֶ֔ם(bə·raḡ·lê·hem)Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7272:A foot, a step, the pudendaand threadbareבָּל֖וֹת(bā·lō·wṯ)Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 1087:Worn outclothingוּשְׂלָמ֥וֹת(ū·śə·lā·mō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8008:A wrapper, mantleon [their bodies],עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם(‘ă·lê·hem)Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstand their wholeוְכֹל֙(wə·ḵōl)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everysupplyצֵידָ֔ם(ṣê·ḏām)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6720:Provision, foodof breadלֶ֣חֶם(le·ḥem)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3899:Food, bread, grainwas dryיָבֵ֖שׁ(yā·ḇêš)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3001:To be ashamed, confused, disappointed, to dry up, wither[and] moldy.נִקֻּדִֽים׃(niq·qu·ḏîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5350:Perhaps what is crumbled or easily crumbles, crumbs
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