Joshua 10:17 kjv — And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.

King James Version

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

— Joshua 10:17, King James Version

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Joshua 10 — Context

14

And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the Lord hearkened unto the voice of a man: for the Lord fought for Israel.

15

And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to 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 for to keep them:

19

And stay ye not, but pursue after 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 which remained of them entered into fenced cities.

Joshua 10:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 10:17 say?
Joshua 10:17 in the King James Version reads: “And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.”
Where is Joshua 10:17 in the Bible?
Joshua 10:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verse 17.
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 10:17.
What translation should I read Joshua 10:17 in?
Joshua 10:17 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 10:17?
Joshua 10:17 reads (KJV): “And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a 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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