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Joshua 10:17 And Joshua was informed: "The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah."
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they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And it was told Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And it was told to Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It was told Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it was told Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then it was told Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua was told, “The five kings have been found and are hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It was reported to Joshua, “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It was reported to Joshua: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joshua's soldiers told him, "The five kings have been found in a cave near Makkedah." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Someone told Joshua, "The five kings have been found. They are hiding in the cave at Makkedah."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Someone found them, and Joshua was told where they were hiding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Joshua was informed, "The five kings have been discovered hiding in the cave at Makkedah."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua was informed: ?The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joshua was told, "The five kings have been found hiding in the cave at Makkedah."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua was told, saying, "The five kings are found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua was told, saying, “The five kings have been found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and it is declared to Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in a cave at Makkedah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it is declared to Joshua, saying, 'The five kings have been found hidden in a cave at Makkedah.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be announced to Joshua, saying, The five kings were found hid in a cave in Makkedah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it was told Josue that the five kings were found hidden in a cave of the city of Maceda. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it was reported to Joshua that the five kings had been found hidden in a cave, near the city of Makkedah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Joshua was told, “The five kings have been found, hiding in the cave at Makkedah,”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And it was told Joshua, “The five kings have been found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua was told, The five kings have been found hidden in the cave of Makkar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And it was heard by Yeshua and they said to him: “These five Kings were found hiding in the cave of Maqar”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it was told Joshua, saying: 'The five kings are found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings have been found hid in the cave that is in Makeda.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/10-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=2556" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm">The Victory at Makkedah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16</span>Now the five kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: lî·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">And Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yug·gaḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hofal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">was informed:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥă·mê·šeṯ (Number-msc) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">“The five</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·mə·lā·ḵîm (Art:: N-mp) -- King. From malak; a king.">kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: nim·ṣə·’ū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To attain to, find. ">have been found;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2244.htm" title="2244: neḥ·bə·’îm (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To withdraw, hide. A primitive root; to secrete.">they are hiding</a> <a href="/hebrew/4631.htm" title="4631: bam·mə·‘ā·rāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A cave. From uwr; a cavern.">in the cave</a> <a href="/hebrew/4719.htm" title="4719: bə·maq·qê·ḏāh (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in Judah. From the same as naqod in the denominative sense of herding; fold; Makkedah, a place in Palestine.">at Makkedah.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Joshua 2:1-7</a></span><br />Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/6-22.htm">Joshua 6:22-25</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” / So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother and brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled them outside the camp of Israel. / Then the Israelites burned up the city and everything in it. However, they put the silver and gold and articles of bronze and iron into the treasury of the LORD’s house. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-24.htm">Judges 1:24-25</a></span><br />and when the spies saw a man coming out of the city, they said to him, “Please show us how to get into the city, and we will treat you kindly.” / So the man showed them the entrance to the city, and they put the city to the sword but released that man and all his family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">1 Samuel 23:19-23</a></span><br />Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon? / Now, O king, come down whenever your soul desires, and we will be responsible for delivering him into your hand.” / “May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">1 Samuel 26:1</a></span><br />Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17-21</a></span><br />Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city. / But a young man did see them and told Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. / Then the man’s wife took a covering, spread it over the mouth of the well, and scattered grain over it so nobody would know a thing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">2 Kings 6:8-12</a></span><br />Now the king of Aram was at war against Israel. After consulting with his servants, he said, “My camp will be in such and such a place.” / Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful not to pass by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.” / So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2</a></span><br />Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Proverbs 21:30</a></span><br />There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-15.htm">Isaiah 29:15</a></span><br />Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24</a></span><br />“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13</a></span><br />When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Matthew 26:16</a></span><br />So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">Cave</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-38.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/joshua/10-15.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">Makkedah</a> <a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">Makke'dah</a> <a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/10-18.htm">Cave</a> <a href="/judges/9-25.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/joshua/10-27.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/joshua/10-27.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/judges/9-35.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/joshua/10-18.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/joshua/10-21.htm">Makkedah</a> <a href="/joshua/10-21.htm">Makke'dah</a> <a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/joshua/10-21.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-1.htm">Five kings war against Gibeon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-6.htm">Joshua rescues it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">God fights against them with hailstones</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">The sun and moon stand still at the word of Joshua</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">The five kings are murdered in a cave</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">They are brought forth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">scornfully used</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-26.htm">and hanged</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-28.htm">Seven kings more are conquered</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua returns to Gilgal</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Joshua was informed:</b><br>This phrase indicates a moment of communication and intelligence gathering during the military campaign. Joshua, as the leader of Israel, relied on reports from his men to make strategic decisions. This reflects the importance of leadership and the role of divine guidance in decision-making, as seen throughout the book of Joshua. It also highlights the organized structure of the Israelite forces.<p><b>The five kings have been found;</b><br>The five kings refer to the coalition of Amorite kings from Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon. These kings had united against Gibeon, which had made peace with Israel. Their discovery signifies a turning point in the battle, as capturing the leaders would demoralize their forces. This event underscores the theme of divine intervention and fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, as these kings were part of the land God had promised to give to the Israelites.<p><b>They are hiding in the cave at Makkedah:</b><br>Makkedah is a location in the Shephelah region of ancient Canaan. The use of a cave as a hiding place is significant, as caves were common refuges in the ancient Near East, providing natural protection. The act of hiding suggests fear and desperation, contrasting with the confidence and faith of Joshua and the Israelites. This scene foreshadows the eventual defeat and execution of these kings, symbolizing God's judgment against the enemies of Israel. The cave at Makkedah becomes a place of divine justice, reminiscent of other biblical instances where caves play a role in God's plans, such as David hiding from Saul.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, successor to Moses, and a central figure in the conquest of Canaan. Known for his faithfulness and obedience to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_five_kings.htm">The Five Kings</a></b><br>These were the kings of the Amorites who formed an alliance against Israel. Their hiding in the cave represents their fear and defeat.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/makkedah.htm">Makkedah</a></b><br>A location in Canaan where the five kings sought refuge. It becomes a significant site of victory for Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_amorites.htm">The Amorites</a></b><br>A group of Canaanite people who opposed Israel. Their defeat is part of God's promise to give the land to the Israelites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cave.htm">The Cave</a></b><br>Symbolizes a place of hiding and eventual judgment for the kings. It serves as a temporary refuge but ultimately leads to their capture.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battle.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battle</a></b><br>The capture of the five kings demonstrates God's control over the events of history and His ability to deliver His people from their enemies.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_opposing_god.htm">The Futility of Opposing God</a></b><br>The kings' attempt to hide from Joshua illustrates the futility of resisting God's will. No plan against God can succeed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Joshua's leadership and success are rooted in his obedience to God's commands. Believers are called to follow God's guidance faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>The eventual capture and judgment of the kings remind us that God's justice will prevail. Wrongdoers may hide temporarily, but they cannot escape divine judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>The victory at Makkedah is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Believers can trust in God's promises today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_achish_accept_david_in_1_sam_29.htm">How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_joshua_16_10_and_1_kings_9_15-16_differ.htm">Why does Joshua 16:10 say the Canaanites in Gezer became forced labor, yet 1 Kings 9:15-16 seems to contradict who controlled Gezer's fate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_joshua_capture_jerusalem.htm">Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_gibeonites.htm">What is the identity of the Gibeonites?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/10-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Joshua</span><br /><span class="heb">לִיהוֹשֻׁ֣עַ</span> <span class="translit">(lî·hō·wō·šu·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was informed:</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֻּגַּ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yug·gaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“The five</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמֵ֣שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mê·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kings</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּלָכִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·lā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have been found;</span><br /><span class="heb">נִמְצְאוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(nim·ṣə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they are hiding</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶחְבְּאִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(neḥ·bə·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2244.htm">Strong's 2244: </a> </span><span class="str2">To withdraw, hide</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the cave</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּמְּעָרָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(bam·mə·‘ā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4631.htm">Strong's 4631: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cavern</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at Makkedah.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמַקֵּדָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·maq·qê·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4719.htm">Strong's 4719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Makkedah -- a place in Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua 10:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua 10:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua 10:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua 10:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua 10:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua 10:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua 10:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua 10:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua 10:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua 10:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/10-17.htm">OT History: Joshua 10:17 Joshua was told saying The five kings (Josh. 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