Joshua 10:18
Joshua said, “Roll large stones to cover the cave’s entrance, and set men by it to guard them;
World English Bible Classic
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
17Joshua was told, saying, “The five kings have been found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”
Cross References
Judges 9:46When all the men of the tower of Shechem heard of it, they entered into the stronghold of the house of Elberith.
Amos 5:19As if a man fled from a lion, and a bear met him; or he went into the house and leaned his hand on the wall, and a snake bit him.
Matthew 27:66So they went with the guard and made the tomb secure, 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 →