Joshua 10:5

Joshua 10:5 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it.

King James Version KJV

Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.

American Standard Version ASV

Bible in Basic English BBE

So the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, were banded together, and went up with all their armies and took up their position before Gibeon and made war against it.

Free Bible Version FBV

So these five Amorite kings (the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon) and their armies gathered and set off. They surrounded Gibeon and then began their attack.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Therefore the fiue Kings of the Amorites, the King of Ierusalem, the King of Hebron, the King of Iarmuth, the King of Lachish, and the King of Eglon gathered themselues together, and went vp, they with all their hostes, and besieged Gibeon, and made warre against it.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And five kings of the Amorite (the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon) are gathered together, and go up, they and all their camps, and encamp against Gibeon, and fight against it.

World English Bible WEB

Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together and went up, they and all their armies, and encamped against Gibeon, and made war against it.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, assembled themselves, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

So the five kings of the Amorrhites being assembled together went up: the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jerimoth, the king of Lachis, the king of Eglon, they and their armies, and camped about Gabaon, laying siege to it.

Translation for Translators T4T

So those five kings who ruled all the groups who were descendants of Amor—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Debir—came up with all of their soldiers and surrounded the city. Then they prepared to attack it.

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Joshua 10:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֵּאָסְפ֨וּ וַֽ/יַּעֲל֜וּ חֲמֵ֣שֶׁת מַלְכֵ֣י הָ/אֱמֹרִ֗י מֶ֣לֶךְ יְרוּשָׁלִַ֜ם מֶֽלֶךְ חֶבְר֤וֹן מֶֽלֶךְ יַרְמוּת֙ מֶֽלֶךְ לָכִ֣ישׁ מֶֽלֶךְ עֶגְל֔וֹן הֵ֖ם וְ/כָל מַֽחֲנֵי/הֶ֑ם וַֽ/יַּחֲנוּ֙ עַל גִּבְע֔וֹן וַ/יִּֽלָּחֲמ֖וּ עָלֶֽי/הָ

וַ/יֵּאָסְפ֨וּ ʼâçaph H622 to gather Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp

וַֽ/יַּעֲל֜וּ ʻâlâh H5927 to ascend Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

חֲמֵ֣שֶׁת châmêsh H2568 five Adj

מַלְכֵ֣י melek H4428 King's N-mp

הָ/אֱמֹרִ֗י ʼĔmôrîy H567 Amorite Art | Ngmsa

מֶ֣לֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֜ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 Jerusalem N-proper

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

חֶבְר֤וֹן Chebrôwn H2275 Hebron (Valley) N-proper

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

יַרְמוּת֙ Yarmûwth H3412 Jarmuth N-proper

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

לָכִ֣ישׁ Lâkîysh H3923 Lachish N-proper

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

עֶגְל֔וֹן ʻEglôwn H5700 Eglon N-proper

הֵ֖ם hêm H1992 they(masc.) Pron

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

מַֽחֲנֵי/הֶ֑ם machăneh H4264 camp N-cp | Suff

וַֽ/יַּחֲנוּ֙ chânâh H2583 to camp Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

גִּבְע֔וֹן Gibʻôwn H1391 Gibeon N-proper

וַ/יִּֽלָּחֲמ֖וּ lâcham H3898 to fight Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp

עָלֶֽי/הָ ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 10:5

וַ/יֵּאָסְפ֨וּ ʼâçaph H622 "to gather" Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp

To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.

Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves

Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.

וַֽ/יַּעֲל֜וּ ʻâlâh H5927 "to ascend" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.

Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself

Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.

חֲמֵ֣שֶׁת 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.

מַלְכֵ֣י melek H4428 "King's" 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/אֱמֹרִ֗י ʼĔmôrîy H567 "Amorite" Art | Ngmsa

An Amorite is a member of a Canaanite tribe, first mentioned in Genesis 10:16, descended from Canaan. The Israelites displaced them as they entered the Promised Land.

Definition: Someone descended from Amor(?), first mentioned at Gen.10.16; descended from Canaan (H3667); along with Sidon (H6721), Heth (H2845), Jebusite (H2983), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577) § Amorite = "a sayer" one of the peoples of east Canaan and beyond the Jordan, dispossessed by the Israelite incursion from Egypt

Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: Amorite. See also: Genesis 10:16; Joshua 9:1; Psalms 135:11.

מֶ֣לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

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.

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֜ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 "Jerusalem" N-proper

Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.

Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split

Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

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.

חֶבְר֤וֹן Chebrôwn H2275 "Hebron (Valley)" N-proper

Hebron is a place in Palestine and also the name of two Israelites, one a descendant of Levi and the other of Caleb. It is first mentioned in the book of Genesis and is also referenced in 1 Chronicles.

Definition: Hebron = "association" Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010K)

Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: Hebron. See also: Genesis 13:18; 2 Samuel 3:19; 2 Chronicles 11:10.

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

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.

יַרְמוּת֙ Yarmûwth H3412 "Jarmuth" N-proper

Jarmuth means heights, a city in Palestine given to the Levites. It is mentioned in the Bible as a Levitical city of Issachar. The city was allocated to the Gershonite Levites.

Definition: § Jarmuth = "heights" a Levitical city of Issachar allocated to the Gershonite Levites

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Jarmuth. See also: Joshua 10:3; Joshua 12:11; Nehemiah 11:29.

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

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.

לָכִ֣ישׁ Lâkîysh H3923 "Lachish" N-proper

Lachish is a city in Palestine, south of Jerusalem, which was conquered by Joshua and given to the tribe of Judah. Its name means invincible. Lachish was an Amorite city before Joshua's conquest.

Definition: § Lachish = "invincible" a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon and which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: Lachish. See also: Joshua 10:3; 2 Kings 18:14; Isaiah 36:2.

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

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.

עֶגְל֔וֹן ʻEglôwn H5700 "Eglon" N-proper

Eglon was a king of Moab who oppressed Israel for 18 years before being killed by Ehud. The name also refers to a city in Canaan that opposed Israel's conquest.

Definition: A man of the Moabites living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.3.12 § Eglon = "calf-like" 1) king of Moab who oppressed the children of Israel for 18 years before he was killed by the judge Ehud 2) a royal city in Canaan that opposed the conquest; located in the low lands of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Eglon. See also: Joshua 10:3; Joshua 12:12; Judges 3:17.

הֵ֖ם hêm H1992 "they(masc.)" Pron

This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.

Definition: they, these, the same, who

Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

מַֽחֲנֵי/הֶ֑ם machăneh H4264 "camp" N-cp | Suff

This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.

Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people

Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.

וַֽ/יַּחֲנוּ֙ chânâh H2583 "to camp" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

This Hebrew verb means to set up camp or pitch a tent, like when the Israelites encamped in the wilderness. It can also mean to lay siege against a city.

Definition: 1) to decline, incline, encamp, bend down, lay siege against 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to decline 1a2) to encamp

Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. See also: Genesis 26:17; Numbers 33:33; Psalms 27:3.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

גִּבְע֔וֹן Gibʻôwn H1391 "Gibeon" N-proper

Gibeon was a Levitical city in the region of Benjamin, located about 5 miles from Jerusalem, and is now known as el-Jib. The name means hill city, and it is mentioned in various KJV translations as Gibeon.

Definition: § Gibeon = "hill city" a Levitical city of Benjamin, modern 'el-Jib', which lies 5 miles or 8 km from Jerusalem

Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: Gibeon. See also: Joshua 9:3; 2 Samuel 3:30; Isaiah 28:21.

וַ/יִּֽלָּחֲמ֖וּ lâcham H3898 "to fight" Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp

In the Bible, this word means to feed on or consume something, often referring to eating food or battling against someone. It's used in stories like David's battles and the Israelites' struggles in the wilderness.

Definition: 1) to fight, do battle, make war 1a) (Qal) to fight, do battle 1b) (Niphal) to engage in battle, wage war

Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: devour, eat, [idiom] ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (make) war(-ring). See also: Exodus 1:10; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 35:1.

עָלֶֽי/הָ ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Study Notes — Joshua 10:5

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Joshua 10:5 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Joshua 10:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 10:5
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 10:5
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 10:5
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 10:5
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 10:5
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Context — The Day the Sun Stood Still

3Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, 4“Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.”

5So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it.

6Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, because all the kings of the Amorites from the hill country have joined forces against us.” 7So Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Isaiah 8:9–10	Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ”
2	Genesis 15:16	In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.”
3	Joshua 10:6	Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, because all the kings of the Amorites from the hill country have joined forces against us.”
4	Joshua 9:1–2	Now when news of this reached all the kings west of the Jordan—those in the hill country, the foothills, and all along the coast of the Great Sea toward Lebanon (the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites)— they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel.
5	Numbers 13:29	The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the Jordan.”

Joshua 10:5 Summary

In Joshua 10:5, we see that the five kings of the Amorites joined forces to attack Gibeon because it had made peace with the Israelites. This shows us that when we choose to follow God, we may face opposition from those who do not want us to succeed, as seen in 2 Timothy 3:12. However, just like the Israelites came to the aid of the Gibeonites, God is always with us and will help us overcome any challenges we may face, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5. By trusting in God's sovereignty and seeking His guidance, we can have confidence and peace, even in the midst of opposition, as expressed in Philippians 4:6-7 and John 16:33.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the five kings of the Amorites join forces against Gibeon?

The five kings of the Amorites joined forces against Gibeon because Gibeon had made peace with Joshua and the Israelites, as seen in Joshua 10:4, which was a threat to their power and influence, much like the threat posed to the Philistines in 1 Samuel 29:1-11.

What was the significance of Gibeon's location?

Gibeon was a strategic location, situated in the hill country of the Amorites, as mentioned in Joshua 10:6, and its alliance with the Israelites would have given them a significant foothold in the region, much like the city of Jerusalem's importance in the kingdom of Judah, as seen in 2 Chronicles 28:1-4.

How did the kings of the Amorites respond to Gibeon's alliance with the Israelites?

The kings of the Amorites responded to Gibeon's alliance with the Israelites by joining forces and making war against Gibeon, as stated in Joshua 10:5, demonstrating their opposition to the Israelites and their desire to maintain control over the region, similar to the response of the Amalekites in Exodus 17:8-16.

What can we learn from the Amorite kings' decision to attack Gibeon?

The Amorite kings' decision to attack Gibeon teaches us about the dangers of pride and the importance of seeking God's guidance, as seen in Proverbs 21:30 and James 1:5, and the need to trust in God's sovereignty, as expressed in Psalm 37:3-7.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I might be like the Amorite kings, opposing God's work in my life or in the lives of others?
How can I, like the Gibeonites, seek to make peace with God and His people, as instructed in Romans 5:1 and Matthew 5:9?
What are some strategic locations or areas in my life where I need to seek God's guidance and protection, as the Israelites did in Joshua 10:7?
How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with opposition or uncertainty, as encouraged in Isaiah 40:28-31 and Psalm 23:1-4?
What are some ways that I can support and encourage others who may be facing opposition or persecution, as the Israelites did for the Gibeonites in Joshua 10:6-7?

Gill's Exposition on Joshua 10:5

Therefore the five kings of the Amorites,.... For though they were chiefly Hittites that dwelt in Hebron, and Jebusites who inhabited Jerusalem; yet as the Amorites were the most powerful people in

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 10:5

Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 10:5

Amorites; this name being here taken largely or generally for any of the Canaanites, as is frequent; for, to speak strictly, the citizens of Hebron, here mentioned, , were Hittites; thus the Gibeonites, who were Hivites, , are called Amorites, . It is reasonably supposed that the Amorites, being numerous and victorious beyond Jordan, did pour forth colonies or forces into the land of Canaan, and there subdued divers places, and so communicated their name to all the rest.

Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 10:5

Joshua 10:5 Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.Ver. 5. And encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.] Opposition is evangelii genius, saith Calvin: and the Church is haeres crucis, the heir of the Cross, saith Luther. "All that will live godly shall suffer persecution." But Christ, the true Joshua, will rescue and deliver them that call to him for help as these did.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 10:5

Verse 5. The five kings of the Amorites] This is a general name for the inhabitants of Canaan, otherwise called Canaanites; and it is very likely that they had this appellation because the Amorites were the most powerful tribe or nation in that country. The inhabitants of Jerusalem were Jebusites, Joshua 15:63; those of Hebron were Hittites, Genesis 23:2-3; Genesis 25:9-10; and the Gibeonites were Hivites, Joshua 9:7; and yet all these are called Amorites occasionally, probably for the reason already mentioned, viz., because that tribe was most numerous and powerful.

Cambridge Bible on Joshua 10:5

5. the five kings] The names of the kings are not given here a second time, but of the cities over which they held sway, and they are mentioned in the same order.

Sermons on Joshua 10:5

	Sermon	Description
	The Beauty and Strength of Zion by John Owen	In this sermon, the preacher addresses five questions regarding the protection and preservation of the church. The preacher begins by giving an illustration of how massive and impe
	(Genesis) Genesis 15:11-21 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Abraham and God's covenant with him. The preacher highlights the unusual nature of this covenant, where God promises something w
	When the Wicked Shall Have Filled Up the Measure of Their Sin, Wrath Will Come Upon Them to the Uttermost by Jonathan Edwards	Jonathan Edwards preaches about the consequences of continuing in sin and filling up the measure of one's sins, leading to the ultimate wrath of God coming upon them to the uttermo
	Russian Roulette by Jack Hyles	Jack Hyles preaches about the spiritual Russian Roulette many play, more dangerous than any man-made game, highlighting the certainty of facing three set dates in life: the coming
	The Optimism of Faith by George Kulp	George Kulp preaches about the importance of having open eyes and a vision from God, using examples from history and the Bible to illustrate how those who trust in God's promises a
	Why the Wicked Are Spared for a Season. by Edward Payson	Edward Payson preaches about God's patience in waiting for sinners to fill up the measure of their iniquity before executing judgment, emphasizing that every impenitent sinner is c
	The Outpouring of the Holy Ghost (Part 3) by Robert Wurtz II	Robert Wurtz II preaches on the outpouring of the Holy Ghost, focusing on the Holy Spirit's role in convincing the world of judgment to come. He delves into the concept of judgment