Joshua 10:22 kjv — Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.

King James Version

"Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave."

— Joshua 10:22, King James Version

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Joshua 10 — Context

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.

21

And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel.

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Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.

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And they did so, and brought forth those five kings unto him out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon.

24

And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.

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And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

Joshua 10:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 10:22 say?
Joshua 10:22 in the King James Version reads: “Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.”
Where is Joshua 10:22 in the Bible?
Joshua 10:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verse 22.
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 10:22.
What translation should I read Joshua 10:22 in?
Joshua 10:22 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 10:22?
Joshua 10:22 reads (KJV): “Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.” 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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