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Joshua 10:18
Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them;
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Christian Standard Bible®
Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and station men by it to guard the kings.
Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and station men by it to guard the kings.
Hebrew Names Version
Yehoshua said, Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
Yehoshua said, Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
King James Version
And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:
And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:
Lexham English Bible
And Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men in front of it to guard them.
And Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men in front of it to guard them.
English Standard Version
And Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave and set men by it to guard them,
And Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave and set men by it to guard them,
New Century Version
So he said, "Cover the opening of the cave with large rocks. Put some men there to guard it,
So he said, "Cover the opening of the cave with large rocks. Put some men there to guard it,
New English Translation
Joshua said, "Roll large stones over the mouth of the cave and post guards in front of it.
Joshua said, "Roll large stones over the mouth of the cave and post guards in front of it.
Amplified Bible
Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and assign men by it to guard them,
Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and assign men by it to guard them,
New American Standard Bible
So Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men by it to guard them,
So Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men by it to guard them,
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Ioshua said, Roule great stones vpon the mouth of the caue, and set men by it for to keepe them.
Then Ioshua said, Roule great stones vpon the mouth of the caue, and set men by it for to keepe them.
Legacy Standard Bible
And Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave and assign men by it to keep watch over them,
And Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave and assign men by it to keep watch over them,
Contemporary English Version
Joshua answered, "Roll some big stones over the mouth of the cave and leave a few soldiers to guard it.
Joshua answered, "Roll some big stones over the mouth of the cave and leave a few soldiers to guard it.
Complete Jewish Bible
Y'hoshua said, "Roll big stones to the mouth of the cave, and put men there to guard them.
Y'hoshua said, "Roll big stones to the mouth of the cave, and put men there to guard them.
Darby Translation
And Joshua said, Roll great stones before the mouth of the cave, and set men before it to keep them.
And Joshua said, Roll great stones before the mouth of the cave, and set men before it to keep them.
Easy-to-Read Version
He said, "Cover the entrance to the cave with large rocks. Put some men there to guard the cave.
He said, "Cover the entrance to the cave with large rocks. Put some men there to guard the cave.
George Lamsa Translation
And Joshua said, Roll great stones, and put them upon the mouth of the cave, and leave men there to guard them.
And Joshua said, Roll great stones, and put them upon the mouth of the cave, and leave men there to guard them.
Good News Translation
He said, "Roll some big stones in front of the entrance to the cave. Place some guards there,
He said, "Roll some big stones in front of the entrance to the cave. Place some guards there,
Literal Translation
And Joshua said, Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men over it to watch them.
And Joshua said, Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men over it to watch them.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Iosua sayde: Rolle greate stones then before the hole of the caue, and set men there to kepe them.
Iosua sayde: Rolle greate stones then before the hole of the caue, and set men there to kepe them.
American Standard Version
And Joshua said, Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
And Joshua said, Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
Bible in Basic English
And Joshua said, Let great stones be rolled against the mouth of the hole, and let men keep watch by it:
And Joshua said, Let great stones be rolled against the mouth of the hole, and let men keep watch by it:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Iosuah sayd, Roule great stones vpon the mouth of the caue, and set men by it, for to kepe it:
And Iosuah sayd, Roule great stones vpon the mouth of the caue, and set men by it, for to kepe it:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Joshua said: 'Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them;
And Joshua said: 'Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them;
King James Version (1611)
And Ioshua said, Roule great stones vpon the mouth of the caue, and set men by it, for to keepe them.
And Ioshua said, Roule great stones vpon the mouth of the caue, and set men by it, for to keepe them.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Joshua said, Roll stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men to watch over them.
And Joshua said, Roll stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men to watch over them.
English Revised Version
And Joshua said, Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:
And Joshua said, Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:
Berean Standard Bible
So Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them.
So Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Which Josue comaundide to felowis, and seide, Walewe ye grete stoonus to the `mouth of the denne, and putte ye witti men, that schulen kepe the closid kyngis; sotheli nyle ye stonde,
Which Josue comaundide to felowis, and seide, Walewe ye grete stoonus to the `mouth of the denne, and putte ye witti men, that schulen kepe the closid kyngis; sotheli nyle ye stonde,
Young's Literal Translation
And Joshua saith, `Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and appoint over it men to watch them;
And Joshua saith, `Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and appoint over it men to watch them;
Update Bible Version
And Joshua said, Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
And Joshua said, Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
Webster's Bible Translation
And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
World English Bible
Joshua said, Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
Joshua said, Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:
New King James Version
So Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them.
So Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them.
New Living Translation
he issued this command: "Cover the opening of the cave with large rocks, and place guards at the entrance to keep the kings inside.
he issued this command: "Cover the opening of the cave with large rocks, and place guards at the entrance to keep the kings inside.
New Life Bible
And Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the opening of the cave. Then put men there to watch over them.
And Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the opening of the cave. Then put men there to watch over them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Joshua said, Roll ye great stones against the mouth of the cave, - and set over it men, to watch them;
And Joshua said, Roll ye great stones against the mouth of the cave, - and set over it men, to watch them;
Douay-Rheims Bible
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:
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:
Revised Standard Version
And Joshua said, "Roll great stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them;
And Joshua said, "Roll great stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them;
THE MESSAGE
Joshua said, "Roll big stones against the mouth of the cave and post guards to keep watch. But don't you hang around—go after your enemies. Cut off their retreat. Don't let them back into their cities. God has given them to you."
Joshua said, "Roll big stones against the mouth of the cave and post guards to keep watch. But don't you hang around—go after your enemies. Cut off their retreat. Don't let them back into their cities. God has given them to you."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and assign men by it to guard them,
Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and assign men by it to guard them,
Contextual Overview
15 Then Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp at Gilgal. 16 Meanwhile, these five kings fled and hid themselves in the cave at Makkedah. 17 And it was told Joshua, "The five kings have been found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah." 18 Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them; 19 but do not stay there yourselves; pursue your enemies, and attack them from the rear. Do not let them enter their towns, for the Lord your God has given them into your hand." 20 When Joshua and the Israelites had finished inflicting a very great slaughter on them, until they were wiped out, and when the survivors had entered into the fortified towns, 21 all the people returned safe to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah; no one dared to speak against any of the Israelites. 22 Then Joshua said, "Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings out to me from the cave." 23 They did so, and brought the five kings out to him from the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon. 24 When they brought the kings out to Joshua, Joshua summoned all the Israelites, and said to the chiefs of the warriors who had gone with him, "Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings." Then they came near and put their feet on their necks.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Joshua 10:22, Judges 9:46-49, Job 21:30, Amos 5:19, Amos 9:1, Matthew 27:66
Cross-References
Genesis 10:16
and the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,
and the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,
Genesis 10:17
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,
Numbers 34:8
from Mount Hor you shall mark it out to Lebo-hamath, and the outer limit of the boundary shall be at Zedad;
from Mount Hor you shall mark it out to Lebo-hamath, and the outer limit of the boundary shall be at Zedad;
Joshua 18:22
Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,
Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel,
2 Samuel 8:9
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Hadadezer,
When King Toi of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Hadadezer,
2 Kings 17:24
The king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria in place of the people of Israel; they took possession of Samaria, and settled in its cities.
The king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria in place of the people of Israel; they took possession of Samaria, and settled in its cities.
2 Kings 17:30
the people of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the people of Cuth made Nergal, the people of Hamath made Ashima;
the people of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the people of Cuth made Nergal, the people of Hamath made Ashima;
2 Chronicles 13:4
Then Abijah stood on the slope of Mount Zemaraim that is in the hill country of Ephraim, and said, "Listen to me, Jeroboam and all Israel!
Then Abijah stood on the slope of Mount Zemaraim that is in the hill country of Ephraim, and said, "Listen to me, Jeroboam and all Israel!
Isaiah 10:9
Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus?
Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus?
Ezekiel 27:8
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; skilled men of Zemer were within you, they were your pilots.
The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; skilled men of Zemer were within you, they were your pilots.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Joshua said, roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave,.... To keep the kings in, that they might not make their escape, until he had convenient time to have them brought before him, and be treated by him as they deserved; and no doubt there were plenty of stones about the hill or mountain, in which this cave was, fit for this purpose:
and set men by it for to keep them; as a guard upon them, to prevent their escape.
