It returned in the evening, holding in its beak a green leaf from an olive tree. Noah knew that the water was finally going down.
Seven days later Noah sent the dove out again.
He waited seven more days before sending the dove out again, and this time it did not return.
They also learnt that they were to go into the woods and gather branches of leafy trees such as olives, myrtles, and palms for making these shelters.
And how can anyone tell them without being sent by the Lord? The Scriptures say it is a beautiful sight to see even the feet of someone coming to preach the good news.