Joshua 10:18

And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joshua 10:18

BSB

So Joshua said, "Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them.

AKJV

And Joshua said, Roll great stones on the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:

CPDV

And he instructed his companions and said: "Roll vast stones to the mouth of the cave, and station attentive men who will keep them closed.

ERV

And Joshua said, Roll great stones unto the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them:

NHEB

Joshua said, "Roll large stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to guard them;

SMT

And Joshua will say, Roll great stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men over it to watch them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 10:18

AndJoshuaH3091 saidH559Verb RollH1556Verb greatH1419 stonesH68Noun FeminineuponthemouthH6310Noun MasculineofthecaveH4631Noun FeminineandsetH6485Verb menH582Noun MasculinebyitfortokeepH8104Verbthem

Commentary for Joshua 10:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Joshua 10:18

Summary

Block cave entrance, assign guards

Place

Cave

Event

Sealing enemies in cave

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC