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Contemporary English Version
Joshua 10:22
Joshua told his soldiers, "Now, move the rocks from the entrance to the cave and bring those five kings to me."
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then Joshua said, “Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings to me out of there.”
Then Joshua said, “Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings to me out of there.”
Hebrew Names Version
Then said Yehoshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings to me out of the cave.
Then said Yehoshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings to me out of the cave.
King James Version
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.
Lexham English Bible
And Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring to me those five kings from the cave."
And Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring to me those five kings from the cave."
English Standard Version
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring those five kings out to me from the cave."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring those five kings out to me from the cave."
New Century Version
Joshua said, "Move the rocks that are covering the opening of the cave and bring those five kings out to me."
Joshua said, "Move the rocks that are covering the opening of the cave and bring those five kings out to me."
New English Translation
Joshua said, "Open the cave's mouth and bring the five kings out of the cave to me."
Joshua said, "Open the cave's mouth and bring the five kings out of the cave to me."
Amplified Bible
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring out to me those five [Amorite] kings from the cave."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring out to me those five [Amorite] kings from the cave."
New American Standard Bible
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring these five kings out to me from the cave."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring these five kings out to me from the cave."
Geneva Bible (1587)
After, Ioshua sayd, Open the mouth of the caue, and bring out these fiue Kings vnto me forth of the caue.
After, Ioshua sayd, Open the mouth of the caue, and bring out these fiue Kings vnto me forth of the caue.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring these five kings out to me from the cave."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring these five kings out to me from the cave."
Complete Jewish Bible
Then Y'hoshua said, "Open up the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings out of the cave to me.
Then Y'hoshua said, "Open up the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings out of the cave to me.
Darby Translation
And Joshua said, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth to me those five kings out of the cave.
And Joshua said, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth to me those five kings out of the cave.
Easy-to-Read Version
Joshua said, "Move the rocks that are covering the entrance to the cave. Bring the five kings to me."
Joshua said, "Move the rocks that are covering the entrance to the cave. Bring the five kings to me."
George Lamsa Translation
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings to me.
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings to me.
Good News Translation
Then Joshua said, "Open the entrance to the cave and bring those five kings out to me."
Then Joshua said, "Open the entrance to the cave and bring those five kings out to me."
Literal Translation
And Joshua said, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out to me these five kings from the cave.
And Joshua said, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out to me these five kings from the cave.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Iosua sayde: Open the mouth of the caue, and brynge the fyue kynge forth vnto me.
Iosua sayde: Open the mouth of the caue, and brynge the fyue kynge forth vnto me.
American Standard Version
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings unto me out of the cave.
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings unto me out of the cave.
Bible in Basic English
Then Joshua said, Take away the stones from the mouth of the hole in the rock, and make those five kings come out to me.
Then Joshua said, Take away the stones from the mouth of the hole in the rock, and make those five kings come out to me.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Then sayde Iosuah, Open the mouth of the caue, and bryng out these fiue kinges vnto me out of the caue.
Then sayde Iosuah, Open the mouth of the caue, and bryng out these fiue kinges vnto me out of the caue.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Then said Joshua: 'Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings unto me out of the cave.'
Then said Joshua: 'Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings unto me out of the cave.'
King James Version (1611)
Then said Ioshua, Open the mouth of the caue, and bring out those fiue kings vnto me out of the caue.
Then said Ioshua, Open the mouth of the caue, and bring out those fiue kings vnto me out of the caue.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Joshua said, Open the cave, and bring out these five kings out of the cave.
And Joshua said, Open the cave, and bring out these five kings out of the cave.
English Revised Version
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings unto me out of the cave.
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings unto me out of the cave.
Berean Standard Bible
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings out to me."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings out to me."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Josue comaundide, and seide, Opene ye the `mouth of the denne, and brynge forth to me the fyue kyngis that ben hid therynne.
And Josue comaundide, and seide, Opene ye the `mouth of the denne, and brynge forth to me the fyue kyngis that ben hid therynne.
Young's Literal Translation
And Joshua saith, `Open ye the mouth of the cave, and bring out unto me these five kings from the cave;'
And Joshua saith, `Open ye the mouth of the cave, and bring out unto me these five kings from the cave;'
Update Bible Version
Then Joshua said, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings to me out of the cave.
Then Joshua said, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings to me out of the cave.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings to me out of the cave.
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings to me out of the cave.
World English Bible
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings to me out of the cave.
Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth those five kings to me out of the cave.
New King James Version
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings to me from the cave."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings to me from the cave."
New Living Translation
Then Joshua said, "Remove the rocks covering the opening of the cave, and bring the five kings to me."
Then Joshua said, "Remove the rocks covering the opening of the cave, and bring the five kings to me."
New Life Bible
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring those five kings out to me."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring those five kings out to me."
New Revised Standard
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings out to me from the cave."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings out to me from the cave."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then said Joshua, Open ye the mouth of the cave, - and bring out unto me, these five kings, out of the cave.
Then said Joshua, Open ye the mouth of the cave, - and bring out unto me, these five kings, out of the cave.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Josue gave orders, saying: Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth to me the five kings that lie hid therein.
And Josue gave orders, saying: Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth to me the five kings that lie hid therein.
Revised Standard Version
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings out to me from the cave."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings out to me from the cave."
THE MESSAGE
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring me those five kings."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring me those five kings."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring these five kings out to me from the cave."
Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave and bring these five kings out to me from the cave."
Contextual Overview
15 After the battle, Joshua and the Israelites went back to their camp at Gilgal. 16 While the enemy soldiers were running from the Israelites, the five enemy kings ran away and hid in a cave near Makkedah. 17 Joshua's soldiers told him, "The five kings have been found in a cave near Makkedah." 18 Joshua answered, "Roll some big stones over the mouth of the cave and leave a few soldiers to guard it. 19 But you and everyone else must keep after the enemy troops, because they will be safe if they reach their walled towns. Don't let them get away! The Lord our God is helping us get rid of them." 20 So Joshua and the Israelites almost wiped out the enemy soldiers. Only a few safely reached their walled towns. 21 The Israelite army returned to their camp at Makkedah, where Joshua was waiting for them. No one around there dared say anything bad about the Israelites. 22 Joshua told his soldiers, "Now, move the rocks from the entrance to the cave and bring those five kings to me." 23 The soldiers opened the entrance to the cave and brought out the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon. 24 After Joshua had called the army together, he forced the five kings to lie down on the ground. Then he called his officers forward and told them, "You fought these kings along with me, so put your feet on their necks." The officers did,
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
1 Samuel 15:32 Joshua 10:16-18
Reciprocal: Joshua 10:18 - General Judges 5:19 - kings Judges 8:12 - took Isaiah 24:22 - they shall Ezekiel 24:6 - bring
Cross-References
Genesis 9:26
I ask the Lord my God to bless Shem and make Canaan his slave.
I ask the Lord my God to bless Shem and make Canaan his slave.
Genesis 10:1
After the flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth had many descendants.
After the flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth had many descendants.
Numbers 23:7
Balaam said: "King Balak of Moab brought me from the hills of Syria to curse Israel and announce its doom.
Balaam said: "King Balak of Moab brought me from the hills of Syria to curse Israel and announce its doom.
2 Kings 15:19
During Menahem's rule, King Tiglath Pileser of Assyria invaded Israel. He agreed to help Menahem keep control of his kingdom, if Menahem would pay him over thirty tons of silver.
During Menahem's rule, King Tiglath Pileser of Assyria invaded Israel. He agreed to help Menahem keep control of his kingdom, if Menahem would pay him over thirty tons of silver.
Job 1:17
Before that servant finished speaking, a third one raced up and said, "Three gangs of Chaldeans attacked and stole your camels! All of your other servants were killed, and I am the only one who escaped to tell you."
Before that servant finished speaking, a third one raced up and said, "Three gangs of Chaldeans attacked and stole your camels! All of your other servants were killed, and I am the only one who escaped to tell you."
Isaiah 11:11
When that day comes, the Lord will again reach out his mighty arm and bring home his people who have survived in Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Ethiopia, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and the land along the coast.
When that day comes, the Lord will again reach out his mighty arm and bring home his people who have survived in Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Ethiopia, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and the land along the coast.
Isaiah 21:2
What a horrible vision was shown to me— a vision of betrayal and destruction. Tell Elam and Media to surround and attack the Babylonians. The Lord has sworn to end the suffering they caused.
What a horrible vision was shown to me— a vision of betrayal and destruction. Tell Elam and Media to surround and attack the Babylonians. The Lord has sworn to end the suffering they caused.
Isaiah 22:6
The people of Elam and Kir attacked with chariots and carried shields.
The people of Elam and Kir attacked with chariots and carried shields.
Isaiah 66:19
by proving what I can do. I will send the survivors to Tarshish, Pul, Lud, Meshech, Tubal, Javan, and to the distant islands. I will send them to announce my wonderful glory to nations that have never heard about me.
by proving what I can do. I will send the survivors to Tarshish, Pul, Lud, Meshech, Tubal, Javan, and to the distant islands. I will send them to announce my wonderful glory to nations that have never heard about me.
Jeremiah 25:25
Zimri, Elam, Media,
Zimri, Elam, Media,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then said Joshua, open the mouth of the cave,.... That is, roll away the great stones that were laid at the mouth of it:
and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave; to receive their sentence in a public manner, for the encouragement of his troops and the terror of the Canaanites, particularly Makkedah, now besieged by him.
