Joshua 10:17

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

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

Joshua 10:17 — American Standard Version

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Context — Joshua 10

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14And there was no day like that before it or after it, that Jehovah hearkened unto the voice of a man: for Jehovah fought for Israel.

15And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal.

16And these five kings fled, and hid themselves in the cave at Makkedah.

17And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.

18And Joshua said, Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:

19but stay not ye; pursue after your enemies, and smite the hindmost of them; suffer them not to enter into their cities: for Jehovah your God hath delivered them into your hand.

20And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, and the remnant which remained of them had entered into the fortified cities,

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