Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish and Eglon—joined forces. They moved up with all their troops and took up positions against Gibeon and attacked it. New Living Translation So these five Amorite kings combined their armies for a united attack. They moved all their troops into place and attacked Gibeon. English Standard Version Then the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered their forces and went up with all their armies and encamped against Gibeon and made war against it. Berean Standard Bible So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. Berean Literal Bible And five kings of the Amorite—the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon—gathered together and went up, they and all their armies, and they camped before Gibeon and made war against it. King James Bible Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it. New King James Version Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered together and went up, they and all their armies, and camped before Gibeon and made war against it. New American Standard Bible So the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered together and went up, they with all their armies, and camped by Gibeon and fought against it. NASB 1995 So the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered together and went up, they with all their armies, and camped by Gibeon and fought against it. NASB 1977 So the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered together and went up, they with all their armies, and camped by Gibeon and fought against it. Legacy Standard Bible So the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered together and went up, they with all their armies, and camped by Gibeon and fought against it. Amplified Bible Then the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered together and went up, they with all their armies, and they camped by Gibeon and fought against it. Berean Annotated Bible So the five kings of the Amorites (sayers)—the kings of Jerusalem (city of peace), Hebron (association), Jarmuth (heights), Lachish (invincible), and Eglon (calf-like)—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon (hill city) and made war against it. Christian Standard Bible So the five Amorite kings—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces, advanced with all their armies, besieged Gibeon, and fought against it. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the five Amorite kings—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces, advanced with all their armies, besieged Gibeon, and fought against it. American Standard Version Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped against Gibeon, and made war against it. Contemporary English Version When these five Amorite kings called their armies together and attacked Gibeon, English Revised Version Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped against Gibeon, and made war against it. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the five Amorite kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon combined their armies. They marched to Gibeon, camped there, and attacked it. Good News Translation These five Amorite kings, the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon, joined forces, surrounded Gibeon, and attacked it. International Standard Version So the five kings of the Amorites—the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon—gathered their armies together and advanced with all of their armies toward Gideon, camped there, and laid siege to it. NET Bible So the five Amorite kings (the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon) and all their troops gathered together and advanced. They deployed their troops and fought against Gibeon. New Heart English Bible Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their armies, and camped against Gibeon, and made war against it. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, assembled themselves, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. World English Bible Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together and went up, they and all their armies, and encamped against Gibeon, and made war against it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd five kings of the Amorite (the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon) are gathered together, and go up, they and all their camps, and encamp against Gibeon, and fight against it. Berean Literal Bible And five kings of the Amorite—the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon—gathered together and went up, they and all their armies, and they camped before Gibeon and made war against it. Young's Literal Translation And five kings of the Amorite (the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon) are gathered together, and go up, they and all their camps, and encamp against Gibeon, and fight against it. Smith's Literal Translation And the five kings of the Amorites will be gathered together and will come up: the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, they and all their camps, and they will encamp against Gibeon, and they will war against her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo the five kings of the Amorrhites being assembled together went up: the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jerimoth, the king of Lachis, the king of Eglon, they and their armies, and camped about Gabaon, laying siege to it. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, having assembled, the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, together with their armies, went up and encamped around Gibeon, laying siege to it. New American Bible The five Amorite kings, of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon, gathered with all their forces, and marched against Gibeon to make war on it. New Revised Standard Version Then the five kings of the Amorites—the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon—gathered their forces, and went up with all their armies and camped against Gibeon, and made war against it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and came up, they and all their armies, and encamped before Gibeon and made war against it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the five Kings of the Amorites assembled and came up: The King of Jerusalem and the King of Khebrun and the King of Yarmuth and the King of Lakish and the King of Eglun, those and all their camps, and they camped against Gebuun and they made war with it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped against Gibeon, and made war against it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the five kings of the Jebusites went up, the king of Jerusalem, and the king of Chebron, and the king of Jerimuth, and the king of Lachis, and the king of Odollam, they and all their people; and encamped around Gabaon, and besieged it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Day the Sun Stood Still…4“Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” 5So the five kings of the Amorites— the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon— joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. 6Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, because all the kings of the Amorites from the hill country have joined forces against us.”… Cross References So the five kings of the Amorites— Genesis 14:8-10 Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out and arrayed themselves for battle in the Valley of Siddim / against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. / Now the Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some men fell into the pits, but the survivors fled to the hill country. 2 Chronicles 20:1-2 After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. / Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). Psalm 2:1-2 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon— Joshua 12:10-16 the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one; / the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one; / the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; … Joshua 15:8-13 From there the border went up the Valley of Ben-hinnom along the southern slope of the Jebusites (that is, Jerusalem) and ascended to the top of the hill that faces the Valley of Hinnom on the west, at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim. / From the hilltop the border curved to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah, proceeded to the cities of Mount Ephron, and then bent around toward Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim). / The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. … Joshua 15:35-41 Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, / Shaaraim, Adithaim, and Gederah (or Gederothaim)—fourteen cities, along with their villages. / Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal-gad, … joined forces and advanced with all their armies. Joshua 11:4-5 So these kings came out with all their armies, a multitude as numerous as the sand on the seashore, along with a great number of horses and chariots. / All these kings joined forces and encamped at the waters of Merom to fight against Israel. 1 Kings 20:1-2 Now Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he marched up, besieged Samaria, and waged war against it. / Then he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, 2 Samuel 10:6-8 When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. / On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. / The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country. They camped before Gibeon Judges 9:50-52 Then Abimelech went to Thebez, encamped against it, and captured it. / But there was a strong tower inside the city, and all the men, women, and leaders of the city fled there. They locked themselves in and went up to the roof of the tower. / When Abimelech came to attack the tower, he approached its entrance to set it on fire. Judges 20:19-21 The next morning the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah. / And the men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin and took up their battle positions at Gibeah. / And the Benjamites came out of Gibeah and cut down 22,000 Israelites on the battlefield that day. 1 Samuel 17:1-3 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. / Saul and the men of Israel assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah, arraying themselves for battle against the Philistines. / The Philistines stood on one hill and the Israelites stood on another, with the valley between them. and made war against it. Deuteronomy 20:10-12 When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace. / If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you. / But if they refuse to make peace with you and wage war against you, lay siege to that city. 2 Kings 25:1-2 So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. 2 Chronicles 32:1-5 After all these acts of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities, intending to conquer them for himself. / When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come to make war against Jerusalem, / he consulted with his leaders and mighty men about stopping up the waters of the springs outside the city, and they helped him carry it out. … Joshua 9:1-2 Now when news of this reached all the kings west of the Jordan—those in the hill country, the foothills, and all along the coast of the Great Sea toward Lebanon (the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites)— / they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel. Treasury of Scripture Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it. Joshua 10:6 And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us. Joshua 9:1,2 And it came to pass, when all the kings which were on this side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard thereof; … Genesis 15:16 But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full. Jump to Previous Amorites Armies Assembled Eglon Encamped Hebron Hosts Jarmuth Jerusalem Kings Lachish Themselves Together WarJump to Next Amorites Armies Assembled Eglon Encamped Hebron Hosts Jarmuth Jerusalem Kings Lachish Themselves Together WarJoshua 10 1. Five kings war against Gibeon6. 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 So the five kings of the Amorites The Amorites were a significant group in Canaan, often representing the broader Canaanite population. Their mention here highlights the opposition Israel faced in the Promised Land. The number five may symbolize human weakness and incompleteness, contrasting with divine strength. the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon joined forces and advanced with all their armies They camped before Gibeon and made war against it Persons / Places / Events 1. Five Kings of the AmoritesThese were the rulers of the Amorite cities who formed a coalition against Gibeon. Their unity against a common enemy highlights the threat they perceived from Israel's growing influence. 2. Jerusalem At this time, Jerusalem was a Canaanite city-state under Amorite control. Its king was part of the coalition against Gibeon. 3. Hebron Another significant city in the region, Hebron was known for its ancient roots and later became a key city in Israel's history. 4. Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon These were other city-states in the southern region of Canaan, each with its own king, joining the coalition against Gibeon. 5. Gibeon A significant city that had made a peace treaty with Israel, leading to the coalition of Amorite kings attacking it. Teaching Points Unity in OppositionThe coalition of the Amorite kings shows how those opposed to God's plans often unite against His people. Believers should be prepared for opposition but trust in God's sovereignty. God's Faithfulness to His Promises Despite the formidable alliance against them, Israel's victory is assured because of God's promises. This encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness in their own battles. The Importance of Alliances The Gibeonites' alliance with Israel, though initially deceitful, ultimately brought them under God's protection. This highlights the importance of aligning oneself with God's people. Spiritual Warfare Just as the Amorite kings gathered against Gibeon, spiritual forces often gather against believers. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 10:5?2. How does Joshua 10:5 demonstrate the importance of seeking God's guidance in battles? 3. What can we learn about unity from the alliance of five Amorite kings? 4. How does Joshua 10:5 connect to God's promise of victory in Joshua 1:5? 5. In what ways can we trust God when facing overwhelming challenges today? 6. How can we apply Joshua's leadership against adversity in our own lives? 7. How does Joshua 10:5 align with historical and archaeological evidence of the Amorite kings? 8. Why did God allow the Amorite kings to unite against Gibeon in Joshua 10:5? 9. What does Joshua 10:5 reveal about God's sovereignty over nations and kings? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 10? 11. What is the Sin of the Amorites? 12. What is Gibeon's significance in the Bible? 13. Who are the non-Israelites mentioned in the Bible? 14. Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63) What Does Joshua 10:5 Mean So the five kings of the AmoritesThe narrative pauses to spotlight a single coalition, not merely a scattering of tribal chieftains. “Amorites” here functions as an umbrella term for one of the peoples God had already marked out for removal (Genesis 15:16; Deuteronomy 7:1–2). Their mobilization fulfills God’s earlier word that whole nations would resist Israel’s entry (Exodus 23:27–28). The number five hints at a complete regional response, showing that the threat was formidable yet still firmly under God’s sovereignty (Psalm 2:1–4). —the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon— Joshua names the cities so readers grasp the geographic spread: • Jerusalem, future capital of Israel (Genesis 14:18; 2 Samuel 5:6–7). • Hebron, long-established and later given to Caleb (Numbers 13:22; Joshua 14:13). • Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon, strongholds in the Shephelah lowlands (Joshua 15:35 - 39). Listing them underscores that every important center in southern Canaan is represented. Rather than facing Israel one by one (as at Jericho and Ai), these rulers copy the strategy predicted in Joshua 9:1–2—uniting against the advancing people of God. joined forces and advanced with all their armies The five kings “joined forces” exactly as Adoni-Zedek of Jerusalem proposed (Joshua 10:3–4). They commit “all their armies,” illustrating total opposition—yet also concentrating their strength where God plans to break it. Similar massings of enemy power later appear in Judges 6:33 and 2 Chronicles 20:1–2, each time paving the way for supernatural deliverance. For believers today, the scene echoes Ephesians 6:12: visible armies gather, but the real contest belongs to the Lord (Joshua 10:8). They camped before Gibeon Gibeon had recently secured a covenant with Israel (Joshua 9:15). By camping “before” the city, the coalition announces siege intentions while daring Joshua to honor that covenant. The placement also shows practical savvy: Gibeon’s strategic hilltop location commanded the routes into the heart of Canaan (Jeremiah 41:12). Their encampment thus threatens Israel’s newly acquired ally and attempts to block Israel’s forward momentum. and made war against it. The final phrase moves from posture to action. War begins, forcing Israel either to abandon its oath or rush to Gibeon’s aid. Joshua chooses faithfulness (Joshua 10:7), and God responds with extraordinary intervention—hailstones and an extended day (Joshua 10:11–14). The enemy’s aggression ultimately magnifies God’s power, echoing Romans 8:31: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” The coalition’s war becomes the stage on which God vindicates His people and His promises. summary Joshua 10:5 records the moment five Amorite kings unite, surround Gibeon, and launch war—an intimidating coalition that nevertheless sets the stage for one of Scripture’s most dramatic victories. The verse highlights God’s foreknowledge of opposition, Israel’s obligation to covenant loyalty, and the certainty that no matter how many rulers gather, the Lord remains supreme. Hebrew So the fiveחֲמֵ֣שֶׁת ׀ (ḥă·mê·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 2568: Five kings מַלְכֵ֣י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of the Amorites— הָאֱמֹרִ֗י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 567: Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe the kings מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִַ֜ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Hebron, חֶבְר֤וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah Jarmuth, יַרְמוּת֙ (yar·mūṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3412: Jarmuth -- a Canaanite city in Judah, also a city in Issachar Lachish, לָכִ֣ישׁ (lā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3923: Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem and Eglon— עֶגְל֔וֹן (‘eḡ·lō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5700: Eglon -- a king of Moab, also a city in Israel joined forces וַיֵּאָסְפ֨וּ (way·yê·’ā·sə·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove and advanced וַֽיַּעֲל֜וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively with all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their armies. מַֽחֲנֵיהֶ֑ם (ma·ḥă·nê·hem) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army They camped וַֽיַּחֲנוּ֙ (way·ya·ḥă·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp before עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Gibeon גִּבְע֔וֹן (giḇ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1391: Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin and made war וַיִּֽלָּחֲמ֖וּ (way·yil·lā·ḥă·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against it. עָלֶֽיהָ׃ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Joshua 10:5 NIVJoshua 10:5 NLT Joshua 10:5 ESV Joshua 10:5 NASB Joshua 10:5 KJV Joshua 10:5 BibleApps.com Joshua 10:5 Biblia Paralela Joshua 10:5 Chinese Bible Joshua 10:5 French Bible Joshua 10:5 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 10:5 Therefore the five kings of the Amorites (Josh. 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