Joshua 9:4-8
Joshua 9:4
but they on their part acted craftily and went and took provisions for a journey, and took worn-out sacks on their donkeys, and wineskins that were worn out, split open, and patched,
Joshua 9:5
and worn-out and patched sandals on their feet, and worn-out clothes on themselves; and all the bread of their provision was dry and had become crumbled.
Joshua 9:6
And they went to Joshua at the camp at Gilgal and said to him and to the men of Israel, “We have come from a far country; now then, make a covenant with us.”
Joshua 9:7
But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, “Perhaps you are living within our land; how then are we to make a covenant with you?”
Joshua 9:8
So they said to Joshua, “We are your servants.” Then Joshua said to them, “Who are you and where do you come from?”