Joshua 10:18

The Victory at Makkedah

17And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”18So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them.19But you, do not stop there. Pursue your enemies and attack them from behind. Do not let them reach their cities, for the LORD your God has delivered them into your hand.”

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Berean Standard Bible
So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them.
American Standard Version (1901)
And Joshua said, Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
Bible in Basic English
And Joshua said, Let great stones be rolled against the mouth of the hole, and let men keep watch by it:
Free Bible Version
he gave this order, “Roll some large stones to block the entrance to the cave and have some men guard it.
Geneva Bible 1599
Then Ioshua said, Roule great stones vpon the mouth of the caue, and set men by it for to keepe them.
King James (Authorized) Version
And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:
Translation for Translators
When Joshua heard that, he said, “Roll some very large rocks to the entrance of the cave so that the kings cannot escape, and leave some soldiers there to guard it.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave and place soldiers there to guard them.
Noah Webster Bible
And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
World English Bible
Joshua said, “Roll large stones to cover the cave’s entrance, and set men by it to guard them;
Young's Literal Translation
And Joshua saith, 'Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and appoint over it men to watch them;