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:”

What does Joshua 9:12 mean?
The verse Joshua 9:12 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "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." To truly understand the significance of this verse, it is…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Bread of Deception: Lessons from Joshua 9:12
In the book of Joshua, we encounter a striking scene where the Gibeonites, fearful of the Israelite conquerors, employ deceit to secure their safety. The verse from Joshua 9:12 reads, “This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the day we came forth to go…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Discernment and Wisdom in Our Journey
Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You, my heart weighted with a desire to seek Your face, to know Your will, and to understand the paths laid before me. I reflect on the words from Joshua 9:12, where the Gibeonites presented themselves to the people…
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