And the men] That is, the chief rulers and princes, took their victuals into their hands, that they might handle them, and see if they were such as they reported, and so believed and approved their words, being deceived with the sight of their provisions. asked not counsell] Namely, by the high priest, enquiring of the LORD by Urim and Thummim, as he commanded, Numbers 27:21. Exodus 28:30. 1 Samuel 30:7-8. of the Lord] Who had promised to answer those that thus enquired of him, Exodus 25:22.