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Joshua 10:16 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Joshua 10:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 10 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah.”
Joshua 10:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 10:16
But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah.The phrase "five kings fled" (וַיָּנֻסוּ חֲמֵשֶׁת הַמְּלָכִים הָאֵלֶּה, vayanusu chameshet hamelachim ha'eleh) starkly contrasts their earlier coalition. They had united to attack Gibeon (v. 5); now they flee separately for their lives. The verb "fled" (נוּס, nus) appears repeatedly in this chapter (vv. 11, 16, 20), emphasizing the rout's completeness. Kings who led armies into battle now abandon their troops—a failure of leadership that sealed their forces' destruction.The detail that they "hid themselves" (וַיֵּחָבְאוּ, vaye...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 10:16
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“and into the holes of the earth”
“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?”
“and hide in the dust”
“and went out of the cave”
“and the kings of the earth on the earth.”
“behold”
“the princes”
“and will be afraid because of you.”
“and the caves”
“then the people did hide themselves in caves”