The men sampled their provisions, and didn’t ask counsel from the LORD’s mouth.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 14. Victuals, to examine whether they were as old as they pretended; or they eat of them in sign of friendship. Menochius.—Thus we find a feast generally accompanied the making of a league. Genesis 26:30 and 31:54. To betray a guest was deemed a heinous injury. Psalms 54:15. Euripides.—Lord. By the high priest, clothed with the Urim and Thummim. Calmet.—This remark shews that the Israelites had been guilty of some negligence. Bible.—Hence they were so easily deceived, being perhaps overjoyed that their friendship should be courted by so distant a nation. Menochius.—The high priest was ordered to consult the Lord for Josue, at the door of the tabernacle. Exodus 29:42. Numbers 27:21. Worthington.