Joshua 9:5

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The men put old sandals on their feet and wore old clothes. They found some old bread that was dry and moldy.

Cross References

Luke 15:22

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Hurry! Bring the best clothes and put them on him. Also, put a ring on his finger and good sandals on his feet.

Joshua 9:13

Look at our wineskins. When we left home, they were new and filled with wine. But now you can see that they are cracked and old. Look at our clothes and sandals. You can see that the long journey has almost destroyed the things we wear.”

Deuteronomy 33:25

Your gates will have locks made from iron and bronze. You will be strong all your life.”

Deuteronomy 29:5

He led you through the desert for 40 years, and in all that time, your clothes and sandals did not wear out.

Joshua 9:4

So they decided to try to trick the Israelites. This was their plan: They gathered together old wineskins that were cracked and broken. They put these old wineskins on the backs of their animals. They put old pieces of cloth on their animals to look as if they had traveled from far away.

Joshua 9:6

Then they went to the camp of the Israelites. This camp was near Gilgal. The men went to Joshua and said to him, “We have traveled from a faraway country. We want to make a peace agreement with you.”

Joshua 9:12

“Look at our bread. When we left home, it was warm and fresh. But now you can see that it is dry and old.