Joshua 10:17

And it was reported to Joshua that the five kings had been found hidden in a cave, near the city of Makkedah.

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In The King James Version

And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.

In Context

16For the five kings had fled, and had hidden themselves in a cave, near the city of Makkedah.

18And he instructed his companions and said: “Roll vast stones to the mouth of the cave, and station attentive men who will keep them closed.

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Cross References

Joshua 8:23Also, they apprehended the king of the city of Ai, alive, and they brought him before Joshua.

Matthew Henry on Joshua 10:16-28

The Five Kings Slain. ( b. c. 1450.) 15 And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal. 16 But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah. 17 And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah. 18 And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them: 19 And stay ye not, but pursue after your enemies, and smite the hindmost of them; suffer them not to enter into their cities: for the Lord your… Read the whole commentary →

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