KJV ORIGINAL
This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is mouldy:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This bread we brought was still hot from our ovens when we packed it to come to you, but look, now it's dry and moldy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Gibeonites are claiming their bread has gotten old and moldy during what they say was a long journey to meet Joshua's army.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, the Israelites were conquering the land of Canaan under God's command, having recently defeated Jericho and Ai. The Gibeonites, who were actually local inhabitants, deceived the Israelites by pretending to be travelers from a distant land to secure a peace treaty and avoid destruction. They used props like this dry and moldy bread to convince the Israelites of their false claim of a long journey.
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