Joshua 9:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

the men. Hebrew, plural of ish or 'enosh. App-14

took of their victuals. Probably tasted, or partook of their food; or, ate with them--a token of friendship.

asked not: i.e. by "Urim and Thummim". Compare Exodus 28:30, note.

mouth. Put by Figure of speech Melonymy (of Cause), App-6, for the counsel given by the mouth.

Joshua 9:14

14 And the menc took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.