Joshua 9:4

New English Translation

they did something clever. They collected some provisions and put worn-out sacks on their donkeys, along with worn-out wineskins that were ripped and patched.

Cross References

Genesis 34:13

Jacob’s sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully when they spoke because Shechem had violated their sister Dinah.

Psalm 119:83

For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes.

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Matthew 9:17

And no one pours new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the skins burst and the wine is spilled out and the skins are destroyed. Instead they put new wine into new wineskins and both are preserved.”

Mark 2:22

And no one pours new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the skins will be destroyed. Instead new wine is poured into new wineskins.”

Luke 16:8

The master commended the dishonest manager because he acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their contemporaries than the people of light.

Joshua 9:12

This bread of ours was warm when we packed it in our homes the day we started out to meet you, but now it is dry and hard.

Joshua 9:13

These wineskins we filled were brand new, but look how they have ripped. Our clothes and sandals have worn out because it has been a very long journey.”

Joshua 9:3

When the residents of Gibeon heard what Joshua did to Jericho and Ai,

Joshua 9:5

They had worn-out, patched sandals on their feet and dressed in worn-out clothes. All their bread was dry and hard.