Ngaˬ hui ve a pehˉ meuˇ gʼuiˬ keu kuiˬ shaˍ guiˬ kʼuˉ teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ htawˇ nyi sheˍ. Ngaˬ hui tawˆ la gehˇ htaˇ awˬ suhˉ hpeh‸ ve yoˬ. Chi beu‸ tzuh‸ kʼai peuˬ. Ngaˬ hui ya‸ kʼaw toˇ laˬ ve vuiˇ jaˇ peuˬ ve pa taw, ngaˬ hui ve veu‸ kʼaˇ leh hkuiˉ nuˆ teˇ hpaˍ htawˇ tzuh‸ kʼai peu, teh‸ Yawˇsuˆ hta‸ kʼoˆ piˇ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes the Gibeonites convincing Joshua that they traveled a long distance. They show torn wineskins and old clothes and shoes as proof of their journey. This is part of their deception to make a peace treaty with Israel.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your friends are trying to trick your parents into letting you stay at a friend's house. You might show them your old, worn-out shoes and a ripped book to show how far you've traveled. The Gibeonites did something similar to trick Joshua into thinking they came from far away.
Historical Background
Joshua 9 was written by Joshua, a military leader, around 1400-1300 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remember their history and to understand the strategies used to secure the land they were given.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, we can apply this verse by being cautious of people who try to deceive us with elaborate stories or proof. It's important to verify information and not be easily swayed by convincing but false evidence.