Joshua 10:18

he said, “Roll some large stones at the mouth of the cave and post men to guard it,

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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

17When Joshua was told that the five kings had been discovered, hiding in the cave at Makkedah,

19but you must not stop pursuing your enemies. Strike down their rear, let none of them get into their towns, for the Lord has put them into your power.”

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Cross References

Amos 5:19It is as when one flees from a lion, and is attacked by a bear, as when one reaches home, leans his hand on the wall, and a snake bites him.

Matthew 27:66So they went and made the tomb secure, by sealing the stone, in presence of the guard.

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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