Joshua 10:17
New International Version
When Joshua was told that the five kings had been found hiding in the cave at Makkedah,

New Living Translation
When Joshua heard that they had been found,

English Standard Version
And it was told to Joshua, “The five kings have been found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”

Berean Standard Bible
And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”

King James Bible
And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.

New King James Version
And it was told Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”

New American Standard Bible
And it was told to Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”

NASB 1995
It was told Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”

NASB 1977
And it was told Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then it was told Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”

Amplified Bible
And Joshua was told, “The five kings have been found and are hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”

Christian Standard Bible
It was reported to Joshua, “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It was reported to Joshua: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”

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

Contemporary English Version
Joshua's soldiers told him, "The five kings have been found in a cave near Makkedah."

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Someone told Joshua, "The five kings have been found. They are hiding in the cave at Makkedah."

Good News Translation
Someone found them, and Joshua was told where they were hiding.

International Standard Version
Joshua was informed, "The five kings have been discovered hiding in the cave at Makkedah."

Majority Standard Bible
And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”

NET Bible
Joshua was told, "The five kings have been found hiding in the cave at Makkedah."

New Heart English Bible
Joshua was told, saying, "The five kings are found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah."

Webster's Bible Translation
And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.

World English Bible
Joshua was told, saying, “The five kings have been found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it is declared to Joshua, saying, “The five kings have been found hidden in a cave at Makkedah.”

Young's Literal Translation
and it is declared to Joshua, saying, 'The five kings have been found hidden in a cave at Makkedah.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be announced to Joshua, saying, The five kings were found hid in a cave in Makkedah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it was told Josue that the five kings were found hidden in a cave of the city of Maceda.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it was reported to Joshua that the five kings had been found hidden in a cave, near the city of Makkedah.

New American Bible
When Joshua was told, “The five kings have been found, hiding in the cave at Makkedah,”

New Revised Standard Version
And it was told Joshua, “The five kings have been found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Joshua was told, The five kings have been found hidden in the cave of Makkar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was heard by Yeshua and they said to him: “These five Kings were found hiding in the cave of Maqar”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it was told Joshua, saying: 'The five kings are found, hidden in the cave at Makkedah.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings have been found hid in the cave that is in Makeda.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Victory at Makkedah
16Now the five kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah. 17And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.” 18So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them.…

Cross References
Joshua 2:1-7
Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” ...

Joshua 6:22-25
Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” / So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother and brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled them outside the camp of Israel. / Then the Israelites burned up the city and everything in it. However, they put the silver and gold and articles of bronze and iron into the treasury of the LORD’s house. ...

Judges 1:24-25
and when the spies saw a man coming out of the city, they said to him, “Please show us how to get into the city, and we will treat you kindly.” / So the man showed them the entrance to the city, and they put the city to the sword but released that man and all his family.

1 Samuel 23:19-23
Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon? / Now, O king, come down whenever your soul desires, and we will be responsible for delivering him into your hand.” / “May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me. ...

1 Samuel 26:1
Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?”

2 Samuel 17:17-21
Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city. / But a young man did see them and told Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. / Then the man’s wife took a covering, spread it over the mouth of the well, and scattered grain over it so nobody would know a thing. ...

2 Kings 6:8-12
Now the king of Aram was at war against Israel. After consulting with his servants, he said, “My camp will be in such and such a place.” / Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful not to pass by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.” / So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. ...

Psalm 31:20
You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.

Psalm 64:2
Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity,

Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Isaiah 29:15
Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”

Jeremiah 23:24
“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.

Matthew 2:13
When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”

Matthew 10:16
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Matthew 26:16
So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.


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Joshua 10
1. Five kings war against Gibeon
6. Joshua rescues it
10. God fights against them with hailstones
12. The sun and moon stand still at the word of Joshua
16. The five kings are murdered in a cave
22. They are brought forth
24. scornfully used
26. and hanged
28. Seven kings more are conquered
43. Joshua returns to Gilgal














The word came to Joshua
This phrase indicates divine communication or revelation. In the context of the Old Testament, God often communicated His will and guidance to His chosen leaders. The Hebrew root for "word" is "dabar," which signifies not just a spoken word but a matter or thing. This highlights the importance and authority of the message being delivered to Joshua, emphasizing that it is not merely human intelligence but divine instruction.

The five kings
These kings represent the coalition of Amorite rulers who opposed Israel. Historically, the Amorites were a significant group in Canaan, often seen as adversaries to the Israelites. The number five can symbolize human weakness and limitation, contrasting with the divine strength and completeness that Joshua, as God's appointed leader, embodies. This phrase sets the stage for the demonstration of God's power over earthly rulers.

have been found
The discovery of the kings is significant, as it underscores the futility of opposing God's will. The Hebrew root "matsa" implies not just finding but encountering or coming upon something. This suggests that the kings' hiding was not hidden from God, reinforcing the theme of divine omniscience and sovereignty.

they are hiding
The act of hiding indicates fear and vulnerability. In the biblical narrative, hiding often symbolizes a lack of faith or an attempt to escape divine judgment. The Hebrew word "chaba" conveys a sense of concealment or seeking refuge, which is ironic given that true refuge can only be found in God. This phrase highlights the contrast between the kings' fear and Joshua's faith.

in the cave
Caves in biblical times were often used as places of refuge or burial. The Hebrew word "me'arah" refers to a natural or man-made cavity in the earth. Caves can symbolize darkness and entrapment, contrasting with the light and freedom found in following God's path. This setting underscores the kings' desperate situation and foreshadows their impending judgment.

at Makkedah
Makkedah is a location in the Shephelah region of ancient Israel. Archaeologically, it is identified with the modern site of Khirbet el-Kheishum. The name "Makkedah" may derive from a root meaning "place of shepherds" or "herding," which is ironic given the kings' attempt to shepherd their own fate away from God's will. This geographical detail grounds the narrative in a real historical context, emphasizing the tangible reality of God's intervention in history.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Joshua
לִיהוֹשֻׁ֣עַ (lî·hō·wō·šu·a‘)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites

was informed:
וַיֻּגַּ֖ד (way·yug·gaḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

“The five
חֲמֵ֣שֶׁת (ḥă·mê·šeṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2568: Five

kings
הַמְּלָכִ֔ים (ham·mə·lā·ḵîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4428: A king

have been found;
נִמְצְאוּ֙ (nim·ṣə·’ū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

they are hiding
נֶחְבְּאִ֥ים (neḥ·bə·’îm)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 2244: To withdraw, hide

in the cave
בַּמְּעָרָ֖ה (bam·mə·‘ā·rāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4631: A cavern

at Makkedah.”
בְּמַקֵּדָֽה׃ (bə·maq·qê·ḏāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4719: Makkedah -- a place in Judah


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