Joshua 10:18

And 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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In The King James Version

And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:

In Context

17And it was reported to Joshua that the five kings had been found hidden in a cave, near the city of Makkedah.

19But as for you, do not stay here; instead, pursue the enemies, and cut down the lattermost of those who are fleeing. You shall not permit those whom the Lord God has delivered into your hands to enter into the protection of their cities.”

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Cross References

Judges 9:46And when those living in the tower of Shechem had heard about this, they entered the temple of their god, Berith, where they had formed a covenant with him. And it was because of this, that the place had taken its name. And it was greatly fortified.

Amos 5:19It is as if a man flees from the face of a lion, only to have a bear meet him; or, he enters a house and leans with his hand against the wall, only to have a snake bite him.

Matthew 27:66Then, going out, they secured the sepulcher with guards, sealing the stone.

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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