"The men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord." (Joshua 9:14)
The Gibeonites are sly. To avoid defeat at the hands of the Israelis they make up a story. They claim to be representatives of a distant nation, seeking a treaty, a non-aggression pact, with Israel. They submit evidence in the form of their worn shoes, patched clothing, and moldy provisions of food.
The men of Israel are not so cunning, as the verse of scripture above discloses. They view the worn shoes, the patched clothing, and the mold provisions of food, BUT they do not inquire of the Lord.
Jesus' words come to mind, "...for the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light." (Luke 16:8b)
The Israelis trusted their own judgment instead of submitting the matter to divine discernment.
God, help me to exercise patience and to seek your wisdom always.
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