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href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />he said, &#8220Roll large rocks up to the mouth of the cave, and post some men there to guard it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />he issued this command: “Cover the opening of the cave with large rocks, and place guards at the entrance to keep the kings inside.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave and set men by it to guard them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men by it to guard them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Joshua said, &#8220Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and assign men by it to guard them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and assign men by it to guard them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave and assign men by it to keep watch over them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and assign men by it to guard them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and station men by it to guard the kings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joshua said, &#8220Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and station men by it to guard the kings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua said, Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joshua answered, "Roll some big stones over the mouth of the cave and leave a few soldiers to guard it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joshua said, Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Joshua replied, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post a guard there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He said, "Roll some big stones in front of the entrance to the cave. Place some guards there, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joshua gave an order, "Roll large stones up against the mouth of the cave and assign men to stand guard there, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua said, ?Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joshua said, "Roll large stones over the mouth of the cave and post guards in front of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua said, "Roll large stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua said, “Roll large stones to cover the cave’s entrance, and set men by it to guard them; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua says, “Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and appoint men over it to watch them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Joshua saith, 'Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and appoint over it men to watch them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua will say, Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men over it to watch them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he commanded them that were with him, saying: Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set careful men, to keep them shut up: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he instructed his companions and said: “Roll vast stones to the mouth of the cave, and station attentive men who will keep them closed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />he said, “Roll large stones to the mouth of the cave and post guards over it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them;<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 said, Roll great stones, and put them upon the mouth of the cave, and leave men there to guard them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yeshua said: “Roll great stones and set them over the doorway of the cave and leave men there to guard them<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joshua said: 'Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua said, Roll stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men to watch over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/10-18.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=2563" 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">17</span>And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.” <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><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.">So Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1556.htm" title="1556: gōl·lū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To roll, roll away. A primitive root; to roll.">“Roll</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gə·ḏō·lō·wṯ (Adj-fp) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">large</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’ă·ḇā·nîm (N-fp) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">stones</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">the mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/4631.htm" title="4631: ham·mə·‘ā·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A cave. From uwr; a cavern.">of the cave,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: wə·hap̄·qî·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">and post</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">there</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: lə·šā·mə·rām (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">to guard them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>But 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.”…<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/6-1.htm">Joshua 6:1-5</a></span><br />Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. / And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor. / March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. ...<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/14-11.htm">1 Samuel 14:11-12</a></span><br />So the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!” / So the men of the outpost called out to Jonathan and his armor-bearer, “Come on up, and we will teach you a lesson!” “Follow me,” Jonathan told his armor-bearer, “for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">1 Samuel 23:7-13</a></span><br />When Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with gates and bars.” / Then Saul summoned all his troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men. / When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18-20</a></span><br />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. / When Absalom’s servants came to the woman at the house, they asked, “Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?” “They have crossed over the brook,” she replied. The men searched but did not find them, so they returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/20-30.htm">1 Kings 20:30</a></span><br />The rest of them fled into the city of Aphek, where the wall fell on twenty-seven thousand of the remaining men. Ben-hadad also fled to the city and hid in an inner room.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-12.htm">2 Kings 7:12</a></span><br />So the king got up in the night and said to his servants, “Let me tell you what the Arameans have done to us. They know we are starving, so they have left the camp to hide in the field, thinking, ‘When they come out of the city, we will take them alive and enter the city.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-8.htm">2 Kings 11:8</a></span><br />You must surround the king with weapons in hand, and anyone who approaches the ranks must be put to death. You must stay close to the king wherever he goes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-24.htm">2 Chronicles 18:24-26</a></span><br />Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.” / And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, / and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10-13</a></span><br />Later, I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was confined to his house. He said: “Let us meet at the house of God inside the temple. Let us shut the temple doors because they are coming to kill you—by night they are coming to kill you!” / But I replied, “Should a man like me run away? Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go!” / I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had uttered this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. ...<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="/isaiah/26-20.htm">Isaiah 26:20-21</a></span><br />Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed. / For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/38-6.htm">Jeremiah 38:6-13</a></span><br />So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. / Now Ebed-melech the Cushite, a court official in the royal palace, heard that Jeremiah had been put into the cistern. While the king was sitting at the Gate of Benjamin, / Ebed-melech went out from the king’s palace and said to the king, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-27.htm">Ezekiel 33:27</a></span><br />Tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘As surely as I live, those in the ruins will fall by the sword, those in the open field I will give to be devoured by wild animals, and those in the strongholds and caves will die by plague.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joshua said, Roll great stones on the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">Joshua 10:22</a></b></br> Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/9-46.htm">Judges 9:46-49</a></b></br> And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard <i>that</i>, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/21-30.htm">Job 21:30</a></b></br> That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/20-9.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/numbers/34-29.htm">Assign</a> <a href="/joshua/10-17.htm">Cave</a> <a href="/joshua/10-17.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/joshua/10-17.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/7-26.htm">Large</a> <a href="/joshua/9-14.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/exodus/21-6.htm">Post</a> <a href="/joshua/7-26.htm">Rocks</a> <a href="/genesis/29-8.htm">Roll</a> <a href="/joshua/5-9.htm">Rolled</a> <a href="/joshua/10-11.htm">Stones</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/18-4.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/joshua/20-2.htm">Assign</a> <a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">Cave</a> <a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/11-4.htm">Large</a> <a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-9.htm">Post</a> <a href="/judges/6-2.htm">Rocks</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-33.htm">Roll</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-6.htm">Rolled</a> <a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">Stones</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 />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <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>So Joshua said,</b><br>Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after Moses, is a central figure in the conquest of Canaan. His leadership is marked by obedience to God's commands and strategic military actions. This phrase indicates Joshua's direct involvement and authority in the situation, reflecting his role as a decisive and God-appointed leader.<p><b>“Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave,</b><br>The use of large stones to block the cave's entrance is a strategic military tactic to trap the enemy kings who had sought refuge there. This method of sealing a cave is consistent with ancient Near Eastern practices for securing or imprisoning individuals. It also symbolizes the finality and inevitability of God's judgment against the enemies of Israel.<p><b>and post men there to guard them.</b><br>Posting guards ensures that the trapped kings cannot escape, highlighting the importance of vigilance and thoroughness in executing God's commands. This action reflects the broader biblical theme of watchfulness and the necessity of maintaining spiritual and physical readiness. It also prefigures the guarding of Jesus' tomb, where Roman soldiers were posted to prevent His disciples from claiming His resurrection, though ultimately, God's power superseded human efforts.<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_cave.htm">The Cave</a></b><br>A hiding place for the five Amorite kings who fled from the battle against Israel. It becomes a temporary prison for them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_amorite_kings.htm">The Amorite Kings</a></b><br>Five kings who formed an alliance against Israel. Their defeat is a significant event in the conquest of Canaan.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, led by Joshua, who are in the process of taking possession of the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle_of_gibeon.htm">The Battle of Gibeon</a></b><br>A significant military engagement where God intervenes on behalf of Israel, leading to a miraculous victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>Joshua's actions demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions precisely. Obedience leads to victory and fulfillment of God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_leadership.htm">Strategic Leadership</a></b><br>Joshua's decision to seal the cave shows wisdom and strategic thinking. Effective leadership often requires making tough decisions to ensure long-term success.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>The context of this verse highlights God's active role in the battles of His people. Believers can trust in God's power and presence in their struggles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_sin.htm">Guarding Against Sin</a></b><br>Just as the cave was guarded to prevent escape, believers must guard their hearts against sin and temptation, ensuring that they do not allow sin to take root.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Joshua's faith is demonstrated through his decisive actions. Faith is not passive but requires active steps in alignment with God's will.<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/why_no_catastrophe_in_joshua_10.htm">Why does the Bible record the Earth stopping its rotation (Joshua 10) without global catastrophic consequences?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_habakkuk_3_11_conflict_with_joshua_10.htm">In Habakkuk 3:11, does the claim that the sun and moon stood still indicate a literal astronomical anomaly, and does it conflict with other biblical passages like Joshua 10?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/verify_jordan_miracle_without_proof.htm">Joshua 4:1-9: How can we verify the miraculous nature of stopping the Jordan and gathering stones without historical or scientific proof?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_the_sun_'stand_still'_safely.htm">How could the sun 'stand still' in Joshua 10:13 without catastrophic effects on Earth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/10-18.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">So Joshua</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Roll</span><br /><span class="heb">גֹּ֛לּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(gōl·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1556.htm">Strong's 1556: </a> </span><span class="str2">To roll, roll away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">large</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּדֹל֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḏō·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stones</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבָנִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(pî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the cave,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּעָרָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·‘ā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">and post</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַפְקִ֧ידוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hap̄·qî·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> </span><span class="str2">To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנָשִׁ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Man, mankind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלֶ֛יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·le·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to guard them.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשָׁמְרָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šā·mə·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua 10:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua 10:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua 10:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua 10:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua 10:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua 10:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua 10:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua 10:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua 10:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/10-18.htm">Joshua 10:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/10-18.htm">OT History: Joshua 10:18 Joshua said Roll large stones to (Josh. 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