Joshua 9:4

New Century Version

they decided to trick the Israelites. They gathered old sacks and old leather wine bags that were cracked and mended, and they put them on the backs of their donkeys.

Cross References

Genesis 34:13

Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father with lies, because Shechem had disgraced their sister Dinah.

Psalm 119:83

Even though I am like a wine bag going up in smoke, I do not forget your demands.

Matthew 10:16

“Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Matthew 9:17

Also, people never pour new wine into old leather bags. Otherwise, the bags will break, the wine will spill, and the wine bags will be ruined. But people always pour new wine into new wine bags. Then both will continue to be good.”

Mark 2:22

Also, no one ever pours new wine into old leather bags. Otherwise, the new wine will break the bags, and the wine will be ruined along with the bags. But new wine should be put into new leather bags.”

Luke 16:8

So, the master praised the dishonest manager for being clever. Yes, worldly people are more clever with their own kind than spiritual people are.

Joshua 9:12

“Look at our bread. On the day we left home to come to you it was warm and fresh, but now it is dry and moldy.

Joshua 9:13

Look at our leather wine bags. They were new and filled with wine, but now they are cracked and old. Our clothes and sandals are worn out from the long journey.”

Joshua 9:3

When the people of Gibeon heard how Joshua had defeated Jericho and Ai,

Joshua 9:5

They put old sandals on their feet and wore old clothes, and they took some dry, moldy bread.