Joshua 9:4-13

Context
9:4 they did something clever. They collected some provisions ¹  and put worn-out sacks on their donkeys, along with worn-out wineskins that were ripped and patched. 9:5 They had worn-out, patched sandals on their feet and dressed in worn-out clothes. All their bread ²  was dry and hard. ³  9:6 They came to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal and said to him and the men of Israel, “We have come from a distant land. Make a treaty with us.” 9:7 The men of Israel said to the Hivites, “Perhaps you live near us. ⁴  So how can we make a treaty with you?” 9:8 But they said to Joshua, “We are willing to be your subjects.” ⁵  So Joshua said to them, “Who are you and where do you come from?” 9:9 They told him, “Your subjects ⁶  have come from a very distant land because of the reputation ⁷  of the Lord your God, for we have heard the news about all he did in Egypt ⁸  9:10 and all he did to the two Amorite kings on the other side of the Jordan – King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan in Ashtaroth. 9:11 Our leaders and all who live in our land told us, ‘Take provisions for your journey and go meet them. Tell them, “We are willing to be your subjects. ⁹  Make a treaty with us.”’ 9:12 This bread of ours was warm when we packed it in our homes the day we started out to meet you, ¹⁰  but now it is dry and hard. ¹¹  9:13 These wineskins we filled were brand new, but look how they have ripped. Our clothes and sandals have worn out because it has been a very long journey.”