10:1 Now Adoni-zedek, king of Jerusalem, heard that Joshua had captured and completely destroyed Ai and killed its king, just as he had destroyed the city of Jericho and killed its king. He also learned that the Gibeonites had made peace with Israel and were now their allies.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 1 , Now Adoni-zedek, king of Jerusalem, heard that Joshua had captured and completely destroyed Ai and killed its king, just as he had destroyed the city of Jericho and killed its king. He also learned that the Gibeonites had made peace with Israel and were now their allies.
10:2 He and his people became very afraid when they heard all this because Gibeon was a large city--as large as the royal cities and larger than Ai. And the Gibeonite men were mighty warriors.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 2 , He and his people became very afraid when they heard all this because Gibeon was a large city--as large as the royal cities and larger than Ai. And the Gibeonite men were mighty warriors.
10:3 So King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem sent messengers to several other kings: Hoham of Hebron, Piram of Jarmuth, Japhia of Lachish, and Debir of Eglon.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 3 , So King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem sent messengers to several other kings: Hoham of Hebron, Piram of Jarmuth, Japhia of Lachish, and Debir of Eglon.
10:4 'Come and help me destroy Gibeon,' he urged them, 'for they have made peace with Joshua and the people of Israel.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 4 , 'Come and help me destroy Gibeon,' he urged them, 'for they have made peace with Joshua and the people of Israel.'
10:5 So these five Amorite kings combined their armies for a united attack. They moved all their troops into place and attacked Gibeon.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 5 , So these five Amorite kings combined their armies for a united attack. They moved all their troops into place and attacked Gibeon.
10:6 The men of Gibeon quickly sent messengers to Joshua at Gilgal, 'Don't abandon your servants now!' they pleaded. 'Come quickly and save us! For all the Amorite kings who live in the hill country have come out against us with their armies.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 6 , The men of Gibeon quickly sent messengers to Joshua at Gilgal, 'Don't abandon your servants now!' they pleaded. 'Come quickly and save us! For all the Amorite kings who live in the hill country have come out against us with their armies.'
10:7 So Joshua and the entire Israelite army left Gilgal and set out to rescue Gibeon.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 7 , So Joshua and the entire Israelite army left Gilgal and set out to rescue Gibeon.
10:8 'Do not be afraid of them,' the LORD said to Joshua, 'for I will give you victory over them. Not a single one of them will be able to stand up to you.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 8 , 'Do not be afraid of them,' the LORD said to Joshua, 'for I will give you victory over them. Not a single one of them will be able to stand up to you.'
10:9 Joshua traveled all night from Gilgal and took the Amorite armies by surprise.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 9 , Joshua traveled all night from Gilgal and took the Amorite armies by surprise.
10:10 The LORD threw them into a panic, and the Israelites slaughtered them in great numbers at Gibeon. Then the Israelites chased the enemy along the road to Beth-horon and attacked them at Azekah and Makkedah, killing them along the way.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 10 , The LORD threw them into a panic, and the Israelites slaughtered them in great numbers at Gibeon. Then the Israelites chased the enemy along the road to Beth-horon and attacked them at Azekah and Makkedah, killing them along the way.
10:11 As the Amorites retreated down the road from Beth-horon, the LORD destroyed them with a terrible hailstorm that continued until they reached Azekah. The hail killed more of the enemy than the Israelites killed with the sword.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 11 , As the Amorites retreated down the road from Beth-horon, the LORD destroyed them with a terrible hailstorm that continued until they reached Azekah. The hail killed more of the enemy than the Israelites killed with the sword.
10:12 On the day the LORD gave the Israelites victory over the Amorites, Joshua prayed to the LORD in front of all the people of Israel. He said, 'Let the sun stand still over Gibeon, and the moon over the valley of Aijalon.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 12 , On the day the LORD gave the Israelites victory over the Amorites, Joshua prayed to the LORD in front of all the people of Israel. He said, 'Let the sun stand still over Gibeon, and the moon over the valley of Aijalon.'
10:13 So the sun and moon stood still until the Israelites had defeated their enemies. Is this event not recorded in 'The Book of Jashar'? The sun stopped in the middle of the sky, and it did not set as on a normal day.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 13 , So the sun and moon stood still until the Israelites had defeated their enemies. Is this event not recorded in 'The Book of Jashar'? The sun stopped in the middle of the sky, and it did not set as on a normal day.
10:14 The LORD fought for Israel that day. Never before or since has there been a day like that one, when the LORD answered such a request from a human being.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 14 , The LORD fought for Israel that day. Never before or since has there been a day like that one, when the LORD answered such a request from a human being.
10:15 Then Joshua and the Israelite army returned to their camp at Gilgal.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 15 , Then Joshua and the Israelite army returned to their camp at Gilgal.
10:16 During the battle, the five kings escaped and hid in a cave at Makkedah.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 16 , During the battle, the five kings escaped and hid in a cave at Makkedah.
10:17 When Joshua heard that they had been found,
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 17 , When Joshua heard that they had been found,
10:18 he issued this command: 'Cover the opening of the cave with large rocks and place guards at the entrance to keep the kings inside.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 18 , he issued this command: 'Cover the opening of the cave with large rocks and place guards at the entrance to keep the kings inside.
10:19 The rest of you continue chasing the enemy and cut them down from the rear. Don't let them get back to their cities, for the LORD your God has given you victory over them.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 19 , The rest of you continue chasing the enemy and cut them down from the rear. Don't let them get back to their cities, for the LORD your God has given you victory over them.'
10:20 So Joshua and the Israelite army continued the slaughter and wiped out the five armies except for a tiny remnant that managed to reach their fortified cities.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 20 , So Joshua and the Israelite army continued the slaughter and wiped out the five armies except for a tiny remnant that managed to reach their fortified cities.
10:21 Then the Israelites returned safely to their camp at Makkedah. After that, no one dared to speak a word against Israel.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 21 , Then the Israelites returned safely to their camp at Makkedah. After that, no one dared to speak a word against Israel.
10:22 Then Joshua said, 'Remove the rocks covering the opening of the cave and bring the five kings to me.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 22 , Then Joshua said, 'Remove the rocks covering the opening of the cave and bring the five kings to me.'
10:23 So they brought the five kings out of the cave--the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 23 , So they brought the five kings out of the cave--the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon.
10:24 Joshua told the captains of his army, 'Come and put your feet on the kings' necks.' And they did as they were told.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 24 , Joshua told the captains of his army, 'Come and put your feet on the kings' necks.' And they did as they were told.
10:25 'Don't ever be afraid or discouraged,' Joshua told his men. 'Be strong and courageous, for the LORD is going to do this to all of your enemies.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 25 , 'Don't ever be afraid or discouraged,' Joshua told his men. 'Be strong and courageous, for the LORD is going to do this to all of your enemies.'
10:26 Then Joshua killed each of the five kings and hung them on five trees until evening.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 26 , Then Joshua killed each of the five kings and hung them on five trees until evening.
10:27 As the sun was going down, Joshua gave instructions for the bodies of the kings to be taken down from the trees and thrown into the cave where they had been hiding. Then they covered the opening of the cave with a large pile of stones, which remains to this very day.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 27 , As the sun was going down, Joshua gave instructions for the bodies of the kings to be taken down from the trees and thrown into the cave where they had been hiding. Then they covered the opening of the cave with a large pile of stones, which remains to this very day.
10:28 That same day Joshua completely destroyed the city of Makkedah, killing everyone in it, including the king. Not one person in the city was left alive. He killed the king of Makkedah as he had killed the king of Jericho.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 28 , That same day Joshua completely destroyed the city of Makkedah, killing everyone in it, including the king. Not one person in the city was left alive. He killed the king of Makkedah as he had killed the king of Jericho.
10:29 Then Joshua and the Israelites went to Libnah and attacked it.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 29 , Then Joshua and the Israelites went to Libnah and attacked it.
10:30 There, too, the LORD gave them the city and its king. They slaughtered everyone in the city and left no survivors. Then Joshua killed the king of Libnah just as he had killed the king of Jericho.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 30 , There, too, the LORD gave them the city and its king. They slaughtered everyone in the city and left no survivors. Then Joshua killed the king of Libnah just as he had killed the king of Jericho.
10:31 From Libnah, Joshua and the Israelites went to Lachish and attacked it.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 31 , From Libnah, Joshua and the Israelites went to Lachish and attacked it.
10:32 And the LORD gave it to them on the second day. Here, too, the entire population was slaughtered, just as at Libnah.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 32 , And the LORD gave it to them on the second day. Here, too, the entire population was slaughtered, just as at Libnah.
10:33 During the attack on Lachish, King Horam of Gezer had arrived with his army to help defend the city. But Joshua's men killed him and destroyed his entire army.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 33 , During the attack on Lachish, King Horam of Gezer had arrived with his army to help defend the city. But Joshua's men killed him and destroyed his entire army.
10:34 Then Joshua and the Israelite army went to Eglon and attacked it.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 34 , Then Joshua and the Israelite army went to Eglon and attacked it.
10:35 They captured it in one day, and as at Lachish, they completely destroyed everyone in the city.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 35 , They captured it in one day, and as at Lachish, they completely destroyed everyone in the city.
10:36 After leaving Eglon, they attacked Hebron,
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 36 , After leaving Eglon, they attacked Hebron,
10:37 capturing it and all of its surrounding towns. And just as they had done at Eglon, they completely destroyed the entire population. Not one person was left alive.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 37 , capturing it and all of its surrounding towns. And just as they had done at Eglon, they completely destroyed the entire population. Not one person was left alive.
10:38 Then they turned back and attacked Debir.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 38 , Then they turned back and attacked Debir.
10:39 They captured the city, its king, and all of its surrounding villages. And they killed everyone in it, leaving no survivors. They completely destroyed Debir just as they had destroyed Libnah and Hebron.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 39 , They captured the city, its king, and all of its surrounding villages. And they killed everyone in it, leaving no survivors. They completely destroyed Debir just as they had destroyed Libnah and Hebron.
10:40 So Joshua conquered the whole region--the kings and people of the hill country, the Negev, the western foothills, and the mountain slopes. He completely destroyed everyone in the land, leaving no survivors, just as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 40 , So Joshua conquered the whole region--the kings and people of the hill country, the Negev, the western foothills, and the mountain slopes. He completely destroyed everyone in the land, leaving no survivors, just as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded.
10:41 Joshua slaughtered them from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza and from Goshen to Gibeon.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 41 , Joshua slaughtered them from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza and from Goshen to Gibeon.
10:42 In a single campaign Joshua conquered all these kings and their land, for the LORD, the God of Israel, was fighting for his people.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 42 , In a single campaign Joshua conquered all these kings and their land, for the LORD, the God of Israel, was fighting for his people.
10:43 Then Joshua and the Israelite army returned to their camp at Gilgal.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 10 , Verse 43 , Then Joshua and the Israelite army returned to their camp at Gilgal.
