Joshua 9:5

And old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy.

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Other Translations for Joshua 9:5

BSB
They put worn, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies, and their whole supply of bread was dry and moldy.
AKJV
And old shoes and clouted on their feet, and old garments on them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and moldy.
CPDV
and 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.
ERV
and 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.
NHEB
and old and patched shoes on their feet, and wore old garments. All the bread of their provision was dry and moldy.
SMT
And 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.

Commentary for Joshua 9:5

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Overview of Joshua 9:5
Summary
Worn items provide appearance of extended journey
Place
Gibeon
Event
Props prepared for deception
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400-1200 BC
Category
Narrative