Joshua 10:16 nasb — Now these five kings had fled and hidden themselves in the cave at Makkedah.

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"Now these five kings had fled and hidden themselves in the cave at Makkedah."

— Joshua 10:16, NASB

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Joshua 10 — Context

13

So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, Until the nation avenged themselves of their enemies. Is it not written in the book of Jashar? And the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day.

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There was no day like that before it or after it, when the LORD listened to the voice of a man; for the LORD fought for Israel.

15

Then Joshua and all Israel with him returned to the camp to Gilgal.

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Now these five kings had fled and hidden themselves in the cave at Makkedah.

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It was told Joshua, saying, "The five kings have been found hidden in the cave at Makkedah."

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Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and assign men by it to guard them,

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but do not stay there yourselves; pursue your enemies and attack them in the rear. Do not allow them to enter their cities, for the LORD your God has delivered them into your hand."

Joshua 10:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 10:16 say?
Joshua 10:16 in the NASB reads: “Now these five kings had fled and hidden themselves in the cave at Makkedah.”
Where is Joshua 10:16 in the Bible?
Joshua 10:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verse 16.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 10:16.
What translation should I read Joshua 10:16 in?
Joshua 10:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 10:16?
Joshua 10:16 reads (NASB): “Now these five kings had fled and hidden themselves in the cave at Makkedah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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