Joshua 10:17

When Joshua was told that the five kings were hiding in a cave at 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

16The five kings had run away and hid in a cave at Makkedah.

18he gave this order, “Roll some large stones to block the entrance to the cave and have some men guard it.

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Cross References

Joshua 8:23Only the king of Ai was captured alive, and he was brought 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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