This plural noun has two possible meanings, both related to bread. In Joshua 9:5, 12, it describes the Gibeonites' bread that 'was dry and had become crumbs'—either genuinely crumbled from age (proving they came from afar) or perhaps moldy ('crumbled' as deteriorated). Alternatively, some suggest it denotes a type of hard biscuit or cake that crumbles easily. In 1 Kings 14:3, it appears among provisions brought as a gift, alongside bread and honey—here more likely indicating a specific baked good (cakes or biscuits) rather than literal crumbs. The ambiguity reflects our limited knowledge of ancient Israelite baked goods.