16 Now the five kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah. 17 And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.” 18 So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them.
Joshua 10:16–18
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Joshua 10:21–23
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Joshua 10:26–28
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