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Webster's Bible Translation
Joshua 10:18
And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep 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:
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.
New Revised Standard
Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them;
Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard 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 And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp at Gilgal. 16 But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah. 17 And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah. 18 And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them: 19 And stay you not, [but] pursue your enemies, and smite the hindmost of them; suffer them not to enter into their cities: for the LORD your God hath delivered them into your hand. 20 And 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, that the rest [who] remained of them entered into fortified cities. 21 And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. 22 Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings to me out of the cave. 23 And they did so, and brought those five kings to him out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, [and] the king of Eglon. 24 And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings to Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the captains of the men of war who went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.
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 Jebusite, and the Emorite, and the Girgasite,
And the Jebusite, and the Emorite, and the Girgasite,
Genesis 10:17
And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,
And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,
Numbers 34:8
From mount Hor ye shall designate [your border] to the entrance of Hamath; and the limits of the border shall be at Zedad:
From mount Hor ye shall designate [your border] to the entrance of Hamath; and the limits of the border shall be at Zedad:
Joshua 18:22
And Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth-el,
And Beth-arabah, and Zemaraim, and Beth-el,
2 Samuel 8:9
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,
2 Kings 17:24
And the king of Assyria brought [men] from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed [them] in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in its cities.
And the king of Assyria brought [men] from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed [them] in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in its cities.
2 Kings 17:30
And the men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, and the men of Cuth made Nergal, and the men of Hamath made Ashima,
And the men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, and the men of Cuth made Nergal, and the men of Hamath made Ashima,
2 Chronicles 13:4
And Abijah stood upon mount Zemaraim, which [is] in mount Ephraim, and said, Hear me, thou Jeroboam, and all Israel;
And Abijah stood upon mount Zemaraim, which [is] in mount Ephraim, and said, Hear me, thou Jeroboam, and all Israel;
Isaiah 10:9
[Is] not Calno as Carchemish? [is] not Hamath as Arpad? [is] not Samaria as Damascus?
[Is] not Calno as Carchemish? [is] not Hamath as Arpad? [is] not Samaria as Damascus?
Ezekiel 27:8
The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise [men], O Tyre, [that] were in thee, were thy pilots.
The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise [men], O Tyre, [that] were in thee, were thy 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.
