Joshua 10:18
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New International Version (©2011)
he said, "Roll large rocks up to the mouth of the cave, and post some men there to guard it.

New Living Translation (©2007)
he issued this command: "Cover the opening of the cave with large rocks, and place guards at the entrance to keep the kings inside.

English Standard Version (©2001)
And Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave and set men by it to guard them,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and assign men by it to guard them,

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and station men by it to guard the kings.

International Standard Version (©2012)
So Joshua gave an order, "Roll large stones up against the mouth of the cave and assign men to stand guard there,

NET Bible (©2006)
Joshua said, "Roll large stones over the mouth of the cave and post guards in front of it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Joshua replied, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post a guard there.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them:

American King James Version
And Joshua said, Roll great stones on the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:

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

Darby Bible Translation
And Joshua said, Roll great stones before the mouth of the cave, and set men before it to keep 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:

Webster's Bible Translation
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 large stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them;

Young's Literal Translation
And Joshua saith, 'Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and appoint over it men to watch them;

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

10:15-27 None moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. This shows their perfect safety. The kings were called to an account, as rebels against the Israel of God. Refuges of lies will but secure for God's judgment. God punished the abominable wickedness of these kings, the measure of whose iniquity was now full. And by this public act of justice, done upon these ringleaders of the Canaanites in sin, he would possess his people with the greater dread and detestation of the sins of the nations that God cast out from before them. Here is a type and figure of Christ's victories over the powers of darkness, and of believers' victories through him. In our spiritual conflicts we must not be satisfied with obtaining some important victory. We must pursue our scattered enemies, searching out the remains of sin as they rise up in our hearts, and thus pursue the conquest. In so doing, the Lord will afford light until the warfare be accomplished.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire 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.

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Victory at Makkedah
16But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah. 17And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah. 18And Joshua said, Roll great stones on the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them: …

Joshua 10:17 When Joshua was told that the five kings had been found hiding in the cave at Makkedah,
Joshua 10:19 But don't stop; pursue your enemies! Attack them from the rear and don't let them reach their cities, for the LORD your God has given them into your hand."