KJV ORIGINAL
And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The men accepted their food and ate with them, but they didn't ask the LORD for guidance first.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how Israel's leaders made a crucial decision based on what they could see and taste, without seeking God's wisdom first.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred when the Gibeonites deceived Israel by pretending to be travelers from a distant land, bringing moldy bread and worn-out clothes as 'proof.' The Israelites were supposed to destroy all the peoples in the Promised Land, but the Gibeonites' deception made them appear to be from far away, which would make a treaty acceptable under God's law.
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