And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.
Someone came and told Joshua, 'The five kings have been found hiding in a cave at Makkedah.'
This verse shows that the five enemy kings who had attacked Israel were discovered hiding in a cave, unable to escape God's judgment.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, the Israelites were actively conquering the Promised Land as part of God's command to take possession of it after their exodus from Egypt. During this campaign, Joshua led a battle against a coalition of five Amorite kings who had allied to attack the Gibeonites, Israel's new allies, and after a miraculous victory aided by God, these kings fled and hid in a cave at Makkedah. This event underscores the ongoing warfare and God's direct involvement in ensuring Israel's success against their enemies.
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