Joshua 10:16
The five kings fled, and hid themselves in the cave at Makkedah.
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In The King James Version
But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah.
In Context
15Then Joshua returned with all the Israelites to the camp at Gilgal.
17When Joshua was told that the five kings had been discovered, hiding in the cave at Makkedah,
Cross References
Psalms 68:13dove’s wings covered with silver and pinions with shimmer of gold,
Micah 7:17they will lick the dust like snakes, like creatures that crawl on the earth; they will come trembling and in terror from their hiding places, in dread and fear.
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 →