Joshua 10:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.

Bible in Basic English

And word was given to Joshua that the five kings had been taken in a hole in the rock at Makkedah.

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And it was tolde Ioshua, saying, The fiue Kings are found hid in a caue at Makkedah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.

Translation for Translators

Then someone told Joshua, “We found those five kings, hiding in a cave at Makkedah!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

It was told to Joshua, “They have been found!—the five kings hidden in the cave at Makkedah!”

Noah Webster Bible

And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.

World English Bible

Joshua was told, saying, “The five kings have been found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”

Young's Literal Translation

and it is declared to Joshua, saying, 'The five kings have been found hidden in a cave at Makkedah.'

Context

The Victory at Makkedah

¹⁶Now the five kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah.¹⁷And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”

Summary

In Joshua 10:17, we see the account of the five Amorite kings who fled and hid in a cave after being defeated by the Israelites. Joshua ordered large rocks to be placed at the cave's entrance, securing the kings inside until the battle was over. This event demonstrates Joshua's strategic military leadership and the fulfillment of God's promise to give victory to the Israelites. It also symbolizes the triumph of God's people over their enemies, showcasing the power and faithfulness of God in fulfilling His word.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Joshua said, roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave,.... To keep the kings in, that they might not make their escape, until he had convenient time to have them brought before him, and be treated by him as they deserved; and no doubt there were plenty of stones about the hill or mountain, in which this cave was, fit for this purpose: and set men by it for to keep them; as a guard upon them, to prevent their escape.

Joshua 10:17

The Victory at Makkedah

¹⁶Now the five kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah.¹⁷And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”

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Berean Standard Bible

And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.

Bible in Basic English

And word was given to Joshua that the five kings had been taken in a hole in the rock at Makkedah.

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And it was tolde Ioshua, saying, The fiue Kings are found hid in a caue at Makkedah.

King James (Authorized) Version

And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.

Translation for Translators

Then someone told Joshua, “We found those five kings, hiding in a cave at Makkedah!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

It was told to Joshua, “They have been found!—the five kings hidden in the cave at Makkedah!”

Noah Webster Bible

And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.

World English Bible

Joshua was told, saying, “The five kings have been found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”

Young's Literal Translation

and it is declared to Joshua, saying, 'The five kings have been found hidden in a cave at Makkedah.'