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He also learned that the Gibeonites had made peace with Israel and were now their allies. <a href="/esv/joshua/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> As soon as Adoni-zedek, king of Jerusalem, heard how Joshua had captured Ai and had devoted it to destruction, doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king, and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were among them, <a href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai and devoted it to destruction—doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king—and that the people of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were living near them. <a href="/kjv/joshua/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Now it came to pass, when Adonizedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them; <a href="/nkjv/joshua/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Now it came to pass when Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai and had utterly destroyed it—as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king—and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were among them, <a href="/nasb_/joshua/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now it came about when Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai, and had utterly destroyed it (just as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king), and that the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were within their land, <a href="/nasb/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now it came about when Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai, and had utterly destroyed it (just as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king), and that the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were within their land, <a href="/nasb77/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now it came about when Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai, and had utterly destroyed it (just as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king), and that the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were within their land, <a href="/lsb/joshua/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that when Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai and had devoted it to destruction (just as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king), and that the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were within their land, <a href="/amp/joshua/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai, and had utterly destroyed it—as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king—and that the residents of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were [living] among them, <a href="/csb/joshua/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai and completely destroyed it, treating Ai and its king as he had Jericho and its king, and that the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were living among them. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai and completely destroyed it, treating Ai and its king as he had Jericho and its king, and that the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were living among them. <a href="/asv/joshua/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now it came to pass, when Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it (as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king), and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them; <a href="/cev/joshua/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> King Adonizedek of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured and destroyed the town of Ai, and then killed its king as he had done at Jericho. He also learned that the Gibeonites had signed a peace treaty with Israel. <a href="/erv/joshua/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now it came to pass, when Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them; <a href="/gwt/joshua/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> King Adoni Zedek of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai and claimed it for the LORD the same way he had destroyed Jericho and its king. He also heard that the people of Gibeon had made peace with the people of Israel and were living with them. <a href="/gnt/joshua/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Adonizedek, the king of Jerusalem, heard that Joshua had captured and totally destroyed Ai and had killed its king, just as he had done to Jericho and its king. He also heard that the people of Gibeon had made peace with the Israelites and were living among them. <a href="/isv/joshua/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem eventually heard how Joshua had conquered Ai, utterly destroying it, doing to Ai and its king the same thing that he had done to Jericho and its king, and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were now living among them. <a href="/msb/joshua/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai and devoted it to destruction?doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king?and that the people of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were living near them. <a href="/net/joshua/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Adoni-Zedek, king of Jerusalem, heard how Joshua captured Ai and annihilated it and its king as he did Jericho and its king. He also heard how the people of Gibeon made peace with Israel and lived among them. <a href="/nheb/joshua/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now it happened when Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Joshua and with Israel, and were among them; <a href="/wbt/joshua/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now it came to pass, when Adoni-zedec king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them; <a href="/web/joshua/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Now when Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, when Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem hears that Joshua has captured Ai, and devotes it (as he had done to Jericho and to her king so he has done to Ai and to her king), and that the inhabitants of Gibeon have made peace with Israel, and are in their midst— <a href="/ylt/joshua/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, when Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem heareth that Joshua hath captured Ai, and doth devote it (as he had done to Jericho and to her king so he hath done to Ai and to her king), and that the inhabitants of Gibeon have made peace with Israel, and are in their midst, -- <a href="/slt/joshua/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be lord Zedek, king of Jerusalem, heard that Joshua took Ai and exterminated it; as he did to Jericho and to her king, so he did to Ai and her king; and that the inhabitants of Gibeon made peace with Israel, and they will be in the midst of them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> When Adonisedec king of Jerusalem had heard these things, to wit, that Josue had taken Hai, and had destroyed it, (for as he had done to Jericho and the king thereof, so did he to Hai, and its king,) and that the Gabaonites were gone over to Israel, and were their confederates, <a href="/cpdv/joshua/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> When Adonizedek, the king of Jerusalem, had heard these things, specifically, that Joshua had seized Ai, and had overthrown it, (for just as he had done to Jericho and its king, so did he do to Ai and its king,) and that the Gibeonites had fled over to Israel, and were now their confederates, <a href="/nabre/joshua/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Now when Adonizedek, king of Jerusalem, heard that Joshua had captured Ai and put it under the ban, and had done to that city and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king, and that the inhabitants of Gibeon had made their peace with Israel, remaining among them, <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it, doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king, and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were among them,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> WHEN Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had captured Ai and had utterly destroyed it (as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king) and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them; <a href="/hpbt/joshua/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when Adunitsdeq, King of Jerusalem, heard that Yeshua had seized Ai and destroyed it, and just as he did to Jeirikho and its King, so he did to Ai and its King, and that the inhabitants of Gebuun had made peace with Israel and were among them<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now it came to pass, when Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them; <a href="/sep/joshua/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And when Adoni-bezec king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had taken Gai, and had destroyed it, as he did to Jericho and its king, even so they did to Gai and its king, and that the inhabitants of Gabaon had gone over to Joshua and Israel; <a href="/parallel/joshua/10-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=2373" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm">The Day the Sun Stood Still</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/139.htm" title="139: ’ă·ḏō·nî- Lord of righteousness, king of Jer. From 'adown and tsedeq; lord of justice; Adoni-Tsedek, a Canaanitish king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/139.htm" title="139: ṣe·ḏeq (N-proper-ms) -- Lord of righteousness, king of Jer. From 'adown and tsedeq; lord of justice; Adoni-Tsedek, a Canaanitish king.">Adoni-zedek</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">of Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: ḵiš·mō·a‘ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3920.htm" title="3920: lā·ḵaḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To capture, seize, take. A primitive root; to catch; generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose; figuratively, to cohere.">had captured</a> <a href="/hebrew/5857.htm" title="5857: hā·‘ay (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A Canaanite city. Or uaya((Neh. 11:31); or eayath (Isaiah 10:28); for iy; Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine.">Ai</a> <a href="/hebrew/2763.htm" title="2763: way·ya·ḥă·rî·māh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; to seclude; specifically to devote to religious uses; physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose.">and devoted it to destruction—</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">doing to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5857.htm" title="5857: lā·‘ay (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- A Canaanite city. Or uaya((Neh. 11:31); or eayath (Isaiah 10:28); for iy; Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine.">Ai</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ū·lə·mal·kāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- King. From malak; a king.">and its king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên- (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he had done to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3405.htm" title="3405: lî·rî·ḥōw (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Yrechow; or variation Yriychoh; perhaps from yareach; its month; or else from ruwach; fragrant; Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine.">Jericho</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ū·lə·mal·kāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- King. From malak; a king.">and its king—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: wə·ḵî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">and that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1391.htm" title="1391: ḡiḇ·‘ō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A Levitical city in Benjamin. From the same as Geba'; hilly; Gibon, a place in Palestine.">of Gibeon</a> <a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: hiš·lî·mū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">had made peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and were living</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qir·bām (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">near them.</a> 2So Adoni-zedek and his people were greatly alarmed, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities; it was larger than Ai, and all its men were mighty.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/9-1.htm">Joshua 9:1-2</a> Now when news of this reached all the kings west of the Jordan—those in the hill country, the foothills, and all along the coast of the Great Sea toward Lebanon (the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites)— / they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel. <a href="/joshua/6-27.htm">Joshua 6:27</a> So the LORD was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land. <a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Joshua 11:1-5</a> Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph; / to the kings of the north in the mountains, in the Arabah south of Chinnereth, in the foothills, and in Naphoth-dor to the west; / to the Canaanites in the east and west; to the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, and Jebusites in the hill country; and to the Hivites at the foot of Hermon in the land of Mizpah. ... <a href="/joshua/5-1.htm">Joshua 5:1</a> Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the LORD had dried up the waters of the Jordan before the Israelites until they had crossed over, their hearts melted and their spirits failed for fear of the Israelites. <a href="/judges/1-7.htm">Judges 1:7</a> Then Adoni-bezek said, “Seventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off have gathered the scraps under my table. As I have done to them, so God has repaid me.” And they brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">2 Samuel 10:6</a> When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. <a href="/2_kings/16-5.htm">2 Kings 16:5</a> Then Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to wage war against Jerusalem. They besieged Ahaz but could not overcome him. <a href="/isaiah/7-1.htm">Isaiah 7:1-2</a> Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. <a href="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Jeremiah 34:7</a> as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah. <a href="/ezekiel/16-3.htm">Ezekiel 16:3</a> and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite. <a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1</a> After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, <a href="/matthew/5-35.htm">Matthew 5:35</a> or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Luke 1:5</a> In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. <a href="/john/19-13.htm">John 19:13</a> When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now it came to pass, when Adonizedec king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;Adoni-zedec<a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18</a> And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.<a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm">Hebrews 7:1</a> For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;as he had<a href="/joshua/6-21.htm">Joshua 6:21</a> And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.<a href="/joshua/8-2.htm">Joshua 8:2,22-29</a> And thou shalt do to Ai and her king as thou didst unto Jericho and her king: only the spoil thereof, and the cattle thereof, shall ye take for a prey unto yourselves: lay thee an ambush for the city behind it… how the<a href="/joshua/9-15.htm">Joshua 9:15-27</a> And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them… <a href="/joshua/11-19.htm">Joshua 11:19,20</a> There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all other they took in battle… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Adonizedec</a> <a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Adoni-Zedec</a> <a href="/judges/1-6.htm">Adoni-Zedek</a> <a href="/joshua/9-3.htm">Ai</a> <a href="/joshua/8-23.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/joshua/8-26.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/joshua/9-16.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/joshua/9-24.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/joshua/9-26.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/9-3.htm">Jericho</a> <a href="/revelation/21-10.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/joshua/9-27.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/9-15.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/joshua/8-26.htm">Utterly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Adonizedec</a> <a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Adoni-Zedec</a> <a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Adoni-Zedek</a> <a href="/joshua/10-2.htm">Ai</a> <a href="/joshua/10-32.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/joshua/10-20.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/joshua/11-19.htm">Inhabitants</a> <a href="/joshua/10-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/10-28.htm">Jericho</a> <a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/joshua/10-4.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/10-4.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/joshua/10-28.htm">Utterly</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 10</div>1. <a href="/joshua/10-1.htm">Five kings war against Gibeon</a> 6. <a href="/joshua/10-6.htm">Joshua rescues it</a> 10. <a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">God fights against them with hailstones</a> 12. <a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">The sun and moon stand still at the word of Joshua</a> 16. <a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">The five kings are murdered in a cave</a> 22. <a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">They are brought forth</a> 24. <a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">scornfully used</a> 26. <a href="/joshua/10-26.htm">and hanged</a> 28. <a href="/joshua/10-28.htm">Seven kings more are conquered</a> 43. <a href="/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua returns to Gilgal</a> </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'; 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At this time, Jerusalem was a Jebusite city. The mention of Adoni-zedek highlights the political landscape of Canaan, where city-states were ruled by local kings. The hearing of news indicates the spread of Joshua's military successes, causing concern among Canaanite leaders.that Joshua had captured Ai and devoted it to destruction Joshua's capture of Ai followed the initial defeat due to Achan's sin, demonstrating the importance of obedience to God. The term "devoted to destruction" refers to the Hebrew concept of "herem," meaning something set apart for God, often through complete destruction. This act was part of God's judgment on the Canaanites and a means to prevent Israel from adopting pagan practices.doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king The parallel between Ai and Jericho underscores the consistency of God's commands and Joshua's leadership. Jericho's fall was miraculous, involving the collapse of its walls, while Ai's capture involved strategic warfare. Both cities' destruction served as a warning to other Canaanite cities and a fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel the land.and that the people of Gibeon had made peace with Israel The Gibeonites, through deception, secured a treaty with Israel, becoming their servants. This peace treaty was controversial, as it was made without seeking God's counsel. However, it illustrates God's mercy and the inclusion of Gentiles into His plan, foreshadowing the New Testament inclusion of Gentiles into the faith.and were living near them The proximity of the Gibeonites to Israel highlights the potential for cultural and religious influence. It also sets the stage for future conflicts, as other Canaanite kings viewed this alliance as a threat. The Gibeonites' presence among Israel serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the complexity of His plans for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/adoni-zedek.htm">Adoni-zedek</a> The king of Jerusalem during the time of Joshua. His name means "Lord of Righteousness," which is ironic given his opposition to God's people. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> A significant city in biblical history, later becoming the central city of Israel and the location of the Temple. 3. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> The leader of Israel who succeeded Moses, known for his military conquests and faithfulness to God. 4. <a href="/topical/a/ai.htm">Ai</a> A city that was captured and destroyed by Joshua and the Israelites, following God's command. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gibeon.htm">Gibeon</a> A city whose inhabitants made a treaty with Israel, choosing to live in peace with them rather than face destruction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> Joshua's leadership and military success are a testament to God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Believers can trust that God equips and guides those He calls to lead. <a href="/topical/t/the_irony_of_opposition.htm">The Irony of Opposition</a> Adoni-zedek's name means "Lord of Righteousness," yet he opposes God's people. This serves as a reminder that not all who appear righteous are aligned with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_alliances.htm">The Importance of Alliances</a> The Gibeonites' decision to make peace with Israel highlights the importance of wise alliances. In our lives, aligning with godly influences can lead to protection and blessing. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The capture of Ai and the treaty with Gibeon are part of God's promise to give Israel the land. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises, knowing He is faithful to fulfill them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 10</a> <a href="/q/does_prophecy_have_dual_fulfillment.htm">What is Gibeon's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_israelites_defeat_31_kings_quickly.htm">In Joshua 12:1–24, how feasible is it that the Israelites defeated and occupied territories ruled by thirty-one kings so quickly without significant recorded losses? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_canaan's_conquest.htm">Joshua 1:2 – How can the historical conquest of Canaan be verified when archaeological evidence of such a large-scale event is disputed? </a> <a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joshua/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>X.CONQUEST OF THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY OF THE NATIONS OF CANAAN.(1) Adoni-zedec king of Jerusalem.--We may compare this name (Lord of Righteousness) with Melchizedek (King of Righteousness). (See <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm" title="And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.">Genesis 14:18</a> and <a href="/hebrews/7-1.htm" title="For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;">Hebrews 7:1</a>.) The similarity of the names makes it probable that the Salem of <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm" title="And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.">Genesis 14:18</a> is Jerusalem (see Notes). The title Lord or King of Righteousness may have belonged to the king of Jerusalem, not only as a local title, but also in relation to the surrounding tribes, over whom he may have been a suzerain. But we know nothing of the matter beyond what we find in the sacred text.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Adoni-zedec (cf. Melchizedek in <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18</a>). The name given to the king of Jerusalem was good enough, and no doubt was a survival of earlier and purer times. In the days of Melchizedek the name corresponded to the character. Jerusalem. Hebrew, Jerushalaim, with the usual dual termination. It has been generally supposed to be the same with Salem, or rather Shalem, the city of which Melehizedek was king, and this is supported by the fact that the name of Salem is given to Jerusalem in <a href="/psalms/76-2.htm">Psalm 76:2</a>. But it is by no means certain that this is the case. The first to dispute the identity of the two places was St. Jerome, who declares that the Salem of Melchizedek was eight miles from Scythopolis, and that the ruins of the palace of Melchizedek could still be seen there (see also <a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">Genesis 33:18</a>). The term Salem, as indicative of the security and strength of Jerusalem, might not unnaturally be applied to it by the Psalmist; while; on the other hand, the dual form of Jerusalem seems difficult to account for on the theory of the identity of Jerusalem and Salem. This dual form has been a difficulty to critics; and Mr. Grove, in the 'Dictionary of the Bible,' conjectures that it may have arisen from an attempt to twist the archaic Phoenician form into agreement with the more modern Hebrew idiom, just as the Greeks afterwards twisted the name into Hierosolyma, or the holy Solyma. But a simpler explanation may be found in the fact that Jerusalem, like many other cities, consisted of two parts, the upper and the lower town (cf. <a href="/judges/1-8.htm">Judges 1:8</a> with ver. 1, 7 and 21, and <a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6-8</a>), while in earlier times the upper or lower town alone existed. Plural names of cities were not uncommon in later ages, as Athenae and Thebae. The name has been variously derived. Some have thought that as it is also called Jebus (<a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28</a>; <a href="/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10</a>), from its being the chief city of the Jebusites, it was originally Jebus-salem, and hence by a corruption Jerusalem. But this derivation has now been abandoned, and opinions differ as to whether it is derived from יְרוּשׁ and שָׁלֵם signifying "peaceful inheritance" (Ewald, Keil), or from יָרָה and שָׁלֵם "peaceful settlement" (Gesenius, Lee). Gesenius objects to the former derivation that it would require dagesh in the שׁ. The fathers and mediaeval divines, misled by Origen, translate it "vision of peace." This translation is alluded to in the well-known hymns Urbs beata Sion and O quanta qualia. Origen supposed it to come from ראה. Another difficult question is when the name was given, for there can be little doubt that the Book of Joshua was written before the time of David. It is possible that the name may have been given by the Jebusites themselves in consequence of their secure possession of it, notwithstanding the subjugation of the surrounding country by the Israelites. And when David had seized upon it and made it his capital, he would not be likely to change so suitable a name. For the Jebusites, evidently by their invariable position last among the nations of Canaan, the most insignificant among them, were enabled to defy the Israelite power long after their more powerful neighbours had succumbed. and David no doubt chose the situation of Jerusalem for his capital not only because, unlike Hebron, it enabled him to dwell among his own people without cutting himself off from intercourse with the other tribes of Israel; but because, as a mountain fastness remote from the plains of Esdraelon and the Orontes, which were the great highways of the Egyptian and Assyrian kings on their military expeditions, it would enable him to consolidate his power, and to secure that empire which became his from the force of his genius and the favour of God. We may remark upon the antecedent probability of the fact that the king of a place situated as Jerusalem is should stand at the head of this league. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/10-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now וַיְהִי֩ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be Adoni-zedek צֶ֜דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_139.htm">Strong's 139: </a> Adoni-zedek -- 'Lord of righteousness', king of Jerusalem king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֗ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel heard כִשְׁמֹ֨עַ (ḵiš·mō·a‘) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֣עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites had captured לָכַ֨ד (lā·ḵaḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3920.htm">Strong's 3920: </a> To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere Ai הָעַי֮ (hā·‘ay) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5857.htm">Strong's 5857: </a> Ai -- a Canaanite city and completely destroyed it, וַיַּחֲרִימָהּ֒ (way·ya·ḥă·rî·māh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2763.htm">Strong's 2763: </a> To seclude, to devote to religious uses, to be blunt as to the nose doing to עָשָׂ֤ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make Ai לָעַ֖י (lā·‘ay) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5857.htm">Strong's 5857: </a> Ai -- a Canaanite city and its king וּלְמַלְכָּ֔הּ (ū·lə·mal·kāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king as כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he had done to עָשָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make Jericho לִֽירִיחוֹ֙ (lî·rî·ḥōw) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3405.htm">Strong's 3405: </a> Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua and its king, וּלְמַלְכָּ֑הּ (ū·lə·mal·kāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king and that וְכִ֨י (wə·ḵî) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the people יֹשְׁבֵ֤י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Gibeon גִבְעוֹן֙ (ḡiḇ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin had made peace הִשְׁלִ֜ימוּ (hiš·lî·mū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and were וַיִּֽהְי֖וּ (way·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be living among them. בְּקִרְבָּֽם׃ (bə·qir·bām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> The nearest part, the center <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/10-1.htm">Joshua 10:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/10-1.htm">Joshua 10:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/10-1.htm">Joshua 10:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/10-1.htm">Joshua 10:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/10-1.htm">Joshua 10:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/10-1.htm">Joshua 10:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/10-1.htm">Joshua 10:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/10-1.htm">Joshua 10:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/10-1.htm">Joshua 10:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/10-1.htm">Joshua 10:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/10-1.htm">OT History: Joshua 10:1 Now it happened when Adoni-Zedek king of (Josh. 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