Joshua 10:22

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Joshua 10:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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

King James Version KJV

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

American Standard Version ASV

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

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then Joshua said, Take away the stones from the mouth of the hole in the rock, and make those five kings come out to me.

Free Bible Version FBV

Then Joshua said, “Open the cave entrance and bring out the five kings to me from the cave.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

After, Ioshua sayd, Open the mouth of the caue, and bring out these fiue Kings vnto me forth of the caue.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Joshua saith, 'Open ye the mouth of the cave, and bring out unto me these five kings from the cave;'

World English Bible WEB

Then Joshua said, “Open the cave entrance, and bring those five kings out of the cave to me.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Josue gave orders, saying: Open the mouth of the cave, and bring forth to me the five kings that lie hid therein.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then Joshua said, “Open the entrance of the cave, and bring out to me those five kings!”

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Joshua 10:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ פִּתְח֖וּ אֶת פִּ֣י הַ/מְּעָרָ֑ה וְ/הוֹצִ֣יאוּ אֵלַ֗/י אֶת חֲמֵ֛שֶׁת הַ/מְּלָכִ֥ים הָ/אֵ֖לֶּה מִן הַ/מְּעָרָֽה

וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר ʼâmar H559 to say Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ H3091 Joshua N-proper

פִּתְח֖וּ pâthach H6605 to open V-Qal-Impv-2mp

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

פִּ֣י peh H6310 lip N-ms

הַ/מְּעָרָ֑ה mᵉʻârâh H4631 cave Art | N-fs

וְ/הוֹצִ֣יאוּ yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp

אֵלַ֗/י ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep | Suff

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

חֲמֵ֛שֶׁת châmêsh H2568 five Adj

הַ/מְּלָכִ֥ים melek H4428 King's Art | N-mp

הָ/אֵ֖לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 these Art | Pron

מִן min H4480 from Prep

הַ/מְּעָרָֽה mᵉʻârâh H4631 cave Art | N-fs

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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 10:22

וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ H3091 "Joshua" N-proper

Joshua was a leader in the Bible, first mentioned in Ezra 2:2, who helped the Israelites return from exile. His name means Jehovah is salvation, and he is also known as Jeshua in some parts of the Bible. He was a key figure in the conquest of Canaan.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; § Joshua or Jehoshua = "Jehovah is salvation" 1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan 2) a resident of Beth-shemesh on whose land the Ark of the Covenant came to a stop after the Philistines returned it 3) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration 4) governor of Jerusalem under king Josiah who gave his name to a gate of the city of Jerusalem

Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ), H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ). See also: Exodus 17:9; Joshua 9:15; Zechariah 6:11.

פִּתְח֖וּ pâthach H6605 "to open" V-Qal-Impv-2mp

This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.

Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)

Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

פִּ֣י peh H6310 "lip" N-ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.

Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21

Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.

הַ/מְּעָרָ֑ה mᵉʻârâh H4631 "cave" Art | N-fs

The Hebrew word for a cave or den, often used to describe a dark or hidden place. It can also refer to a hole or a hollowed-out space. In the Bible, it is used to describe natural landscapes and places of refuge or hiding.

Definition: cave, den, hole

Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: cave, den, hole. See also: Genesis 19:30; 1 Samuel 13:6; Psalms 57:1.

וְ/הוֹצִ֣יאוּ yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth

Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.

אֵלַ֗/י ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

חֲמֵ֛שֶׁת châmêsh H2568 "five" Adj

This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.

Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)

Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.

הַ/מְּלָכִ֥ים melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-mp

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

הָ/אֵ֖לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 "these" Art | Pron

This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.

Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)

Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.

מִן min H4480 "from" Prep

This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.

Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)

Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.

הַ/מְּעָרָֽה mᵉʻârâh H4631 "cave" Art | N-fs

Definition: cave, den, hole

Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: cave, den, hole. See also: Genesis 19:30; 1 Samuel 13:6; Psalms 57:1.

Study Notes — Joshua 10:22

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Joshua 10:22 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Joshua 10:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 10:22
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 10:22
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 10:22
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 10:22

Context — The Victory at Makkedah

20So Joshua and the Israelites continued to inflict a terrible slaughter until they had finished them off, and the remaining survivors retreated to the fortified cities. 21The whole army returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah, and no one dared to utter a word against the Israelites.

22Then Joshua said, “Open the mouth of the cave and bring those five kings out to me.”

23So they brought the five kings out of the cave—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon. 24When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	1 Samuel 15:32	Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag king of the Amalekites.” Agag came to him cheerfully, for he thought, “Surely the bitterness of death is past.”

Joshua 10:22 Summary

In this verse, Joshua is giving a command to his men to bring out the five kings who were hiding in a cave. This shows that Joshua was a strong leader who trusted in God's power and authority. Just like Joshua, we can trust in God's power and authority in our own lives, as seen in Romans 8:31, which says that if God is for us, who can be against us? We can also learn from Joshua's example of obedience and courage, as seen in Joshua 1:9, where God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Joshua want the five kings brought out of the cave?

Joshua wanted the five kings brought out of the cave to deal with them according to God's will, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:2, where God commanded the Israelites to destroy the nations in the Promised Land.

What can we learn from Joshua's actions in this verse?

We can learn about Joshua's obedience to God and his faith in God's power, as seen in Joshua 1:9, where God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?

This verse is a continuation of the story of Joshua's conquest of the Promised Land, as seen in Joshua 10:20, where the Israelites inflict a terrible slaughter on their enemies.

What does this verse teach us about God's power and authority?

This verse teaches us that God is the one who gives victory to His people, as seen in Psalm 24:8, which says that God is the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and authority, just like Joshua did?
How can I demonstrate obedience to God's will, even when it's difficult or challenging?
What are some ways that I can show courage and faith in the face of adversity, like Joshua did in this verse?
How can I apply the lesson of trusting in God's power and authority to my daily life and decisions?

Gill's Exposition on Joshua 10:22

Then said Joshua, open the mouth of the cave,.... That is, roll away the great stones that were laid at the mouth of it: and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave; to receive their

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 10:22

And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 10:22

Joshua 10:22 Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.Ver. 22. bring out those five kings.] So shall Christ one day say of all, whether kings or prisoners, lords or rag-a-muffins, that will not have him to reign over them. Those that will not now obey that sweet voice, "Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden," shall then have no other voice to obey but "Go, ye cursed," &c.

Cambridge Bible on Joshua 10:22

22. Then said Joshua] Probably this was on the morning after the victory.

Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 10:22

THE FIVE KINGS , Joshua 10:22-27. 24. Called for all the men of Israel — This must be limited to the bravest warriors; those only were at Makkedah; the rest of the people were at Gilgal. See Joshua 10:7, note, also Joshua 10:43.