Joshua 9:5 kjv — And old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and…

King James Version

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

— Joshua 9:5, King James Version

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Joshua 9 — Context

2

That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.

3

And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,

4

They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles, old, and rent, and bound up;

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.

6

And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto him, and to the men of Israel, We be come from a far country: now therefore make ye a league with us.

7

And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?

8

And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?

Joshua 9:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 9:5 say?
Joshua 9:5 in the King James Version reads: “And old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy.”
Where is Joshua 9:5 in the Bible?
Joshua 9:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 9, verse 5.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 9:5.
What translation should I read Joshua 9:5 in?
Joshua 9:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 9:5?
Joshua 9:5 reads (KJV): “And old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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