Joshua 9:12
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:
Context
This verse from Joshua Chapter 9 connects to 2 cross-references. The Gibeonites deceive Israel by sending ambassadors with worn-out clothes and moldy bread, claiming to be from a distant country; Israel makes a covenant without consulting God. Three days later Israel discovers they are nearby neighbors; they spare them because …
Other Translations
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 is become mouldy:
this our bread--hot we provided ourselves with it out of our houses, on the day of our coming out to go unto you, and now, lo, it is dry, and hath been crumbs;
This bread which we have with us for our food, we took warm and new from our houses when starting on our journey to you; but now see, it has become dry and broken up.