Joshua 10:24

And when they brought them out to Joshua, then Joshua called together all Israel, and the chiefs + 10:24 Gr. of the war.of the army that went with him, saying to them, Come forward and set your feet on their necks; and they came and set their feet on their necks.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.

In Context

23And they brought out the five kings out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, and the king of Chebron, and the king of Jerimuth, and the king of Lachis, and the king of Odollam.

25And Joshua said to them, Do not fear them, neither be cowardly; be courageous and strong, for thus the Lord will do to all your enemies, against whom ye fight.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 33:29Blessed art thou, O Israel; who is like to thee, O people saved by the Lord? thy helper shall hold his shield over thee, and his sword is thy boast; and thine enemies shall speak falsely to thee, and thou shalt tread upon their neck.

2 Samuel 22:39And + 22:39 Alex. and Heb. consume.I will crush them, and they shall not rise; and they shall fall under my feet.

Psalms 110:5He has given food to them that fear him: he will remember his covenant for ever.

Isaiah 26:5who hast humbled and brought down them that dwell on high, thou shalt cast down strong cities, and bring them to the ground.

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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