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Themes in Joshua 10

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Themes in Joshua 10

Joshua 10:1 (show verse)

Now Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai and completely destroyed it, treating Ai and its king as he had Jericho and its king, and that the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were living among them.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
the Amorites » Western kings of, confederated against israel
Confederacies » Instances of » Of kings
Gibeonites » Attacked by the kings of canaan
Jerusalem » General references to
Jerusalem » King of » Alliance » Amorites » Against » Joshua

Joshua 10:2 (show verse)

So Adoni-zedek and his people were greatly alarmed because Gibeon was a large city like one of the royal cities; it was larger than Ai, and all its men were warriors.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
the Amorites » Western kings of, confederated against israel
Cities » Different kinds of » Royal
Cities » Designated as » Royal
Confederacies » Instances of » Of kings
Gibeonites » Attacked by the kings of canaan
Gibeonites » A mighty and warlike people
Jerusalem » King of » Alliance » Amorites » Against » Joshua
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:3 (show verse)

Therefore 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,

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
the Amorites » Western kings of, confederated against israel
Confederacies » Instances of » Of kings
Debir » King of eglon
Gibeonites » Attacked by the kings of canaan
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Hoham » King of hebron
Japhia » King of lachish
Jarmuth » A city » A city in the territory of the tribe of judah
Jerusalem » King of » Alliance » Amorites » Against » Joshua
Piram » Overcome and killed by joshua
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:4 (show verse)

“Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.”

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
the Amorites » Western kings of, confederated against israel
Confederacies » Instances of » Of kings
Debir » King of eglon
Gibeonites » Attacked by the kings of canaan
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » King of » Alliance » Amorites » Against » Joshua
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:5 (show verse)

So the five Amorite kings—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces, advanced with all their armies, besieged Gibeon, and fought against it.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Alliances » Evil » Examples of heathen nations uniting in
Amorites » Territory of
Amorites » Kings of
the Amorites » Western kings of, confederated against israel
Armies » Of different nations often confederated
Armies » Encamped » Before cities
Armies » Called the » Hosts
Confederacies » Instances of » Of kings
Debir » King of eglon
Evil » Alliances » Examples of heathen nations uniting in
Gibeonites » Attacked by the kings of canaan
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jarmuth » A city » A city in the territory of the tribe of judah
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Jerusalem » King of » Alliance » Amorites » Against » Joshua
Lachish » King of, besieges gibeon
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:6 (show verse)

Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Don’t abandon your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, for all the Amorite kings living in the hill country have joined forces against us.”

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Armies » March in ranks » Joshua, against the amorites
Debir » King of eglon
Gibeonites » Delivered by israel
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:7 (show verse)

So Joshua and his whole military force, including all the fighting men, came from Gilgal.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Debir » King of eglon
Gibeonites » Delivered by israel
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:8 (show verse)

The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have handed them over to you. Not one of them will be able to stand against you.”

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Ancient heroes » Battle of Life » When obedient were invincible
Debir » King of eglon
Gibeonites » Delivered by israel
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Saints » Carnal » When obedient were invincible
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:9 (show verse)

So Joshua caught them by surprise, after marching all night from Gilgal.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Armies » March in ranks » Joshua, against the amorites
Debir » King of eglon
Gibeonites » Delivered by israel
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:10 (show verse)

The Lord threw them into confusion before Israel. He defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, chased them through the ascent of Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Armies » Often destroyed by » Their enemies
Azekah » A town of judah
Beth-horon » Two ancient cities of canaan, near which joshua defeated the amorites
Debir » King of eglon
Gibeonites » Delivered by israel
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Roads » From gibeon to beth-horon
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:11 (show verse)

As they fled before Israel, the Lord threw large hailstones on them from the sky along the descent of Beth-horon all the way to Azekah, and they died. More of them died from the hail than the Israelites killed with the sword.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Conquest of
Amorites » Kings of
the Amorites » Miraculous overthrow of
Armies » Often destroyed by » Supernatural means
Armies » March in ranks » Divine assistance to » Sun stands still
Azekah » A town of judah
Beth-horon » Two ancient cities of canaan, near which joshua defeated the amorites
Debir » King of eglon
Hail » Destroys army of the amorites
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Meteorology » Storms » Hail-storms
Meteorology » Storms » Allusions to remarkable
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Stones from heaven
Miracles » Catalogue of » Hailstones on the confederated kings
Storms » Hail-storms
Storms » Allusions to remarkable
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:12 (show verse)

On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the Lord in the presence of Israel:

“Sun, stand still over Gibeon,
and moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.”

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Ajalon » A valley
Amorites » Kings of
the Amorites » Miraculous overthrow of
Armies » March in ranks » Divine assistance to » Sun stands still
Debir » King of eglon
gibeon » A city » A city of the hivites » The sun stands still over, during joshua's battle with the five confederated kings
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Sun stood still
Miracles » Of joshua jordan divided » Jos 3
Miracles » Catalogue of » The sun and the moon stand still
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » The sun and moon stayed
Moon » Stands still
Moon » Miracles connected with » Standing still in ajalon
Sun » Stood still
The sun » General references to
The sun » Miracles connected with » Standing still for a whole day in the valley of ajalon
Valleys » Miracles connected with » The moon made to stand still over ajalon
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Ajalon
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:13 (show verse)

And the sun stood still
and the moon stopped
until the nation took vengeance on its enemies.

Isn’t this written in the Book of Jashar?

So the sun stopped
in the middle of the sky
and delayed its setting
almost a full day.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
the Amorites » Miraculous overthrow of
Armies » March in ranks » Divine assistance to » Sun stands still
Astronomy » Moon » General references to
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Jasher
Debir » King of eglon
gibeon » A city » A city of the hivites » The sun stands still over, during joshua's battle with the five confederated kings
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Sun stood still
Miracles » Catalogue of » The sun and the moon stand still
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » The sun and moon stayed
Moon » Miracles connected with » Standing still in ajalon
Sun » Stood still
The sun » Miracles connected with » Standing still for a whole day in the valley of ajalon
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:14 (show verse)

There has been no day like it before or since, when the Lord listened to the voice of a man, because the Lord fought for Israel.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
the Amorites » Miraculous overthrow of
Armies » March in ranks » Divine assistance to » Sun stands still
Debir » King of eglon
gibeon » A city » A city of the hivites » The sun stands still over, during joshua's battle with the five confederated kings
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Miracles » Catalogue of » The sun and the moon stand still
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » The sun and moon stayed
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:15 (show verse)

Then Joshua and all Israel with him returned to the camp at Gilgal.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Debir » King of eglon
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:16 (show verse)

Now the five defeated kings had fled and hidden themselves in the cave at Makkedah.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Cowardice » Instances of » Amoritish kings
Debir » King of eglon
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Piram » Overcome and killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:17 (show verse)

It was reported to Joshua: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.”

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Debir » King of eglon
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Piram » Overcome and killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:18 (show verse)

Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and station men by it to guard the kings.

Joshua 10:19 (show verse)

But as for the rest of you, don’t stay there. Pursue your enemies and attack them from behind. Don’t let them enter their cities, for the Lord your God has handed them over to you.”

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Debir » King of eglon
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:20 (show verse)

So Joshua and the Israelites finished inflicting a terrible slaughter on them until they were destroyed, although a few survivors ran away to the fortified cities.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Armies » Often destroyed by » Their enemies
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Cities » Fortified
Cities » Different kinds of » Fenced
Debir » King of eglon
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:21 (show verse)

The people returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah. And no one dared to threaten the Israelites.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Debir » King of eglon
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:22 (show verse)

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

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Debir » King of eglon
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:23 (show verse)

That is what they did. They brought the five kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon to Joshua out of the cave.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Debir » King of eglon
Eglon » An ancient city of canaan » Captured by joshua
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jarmuth » A city » A city in the territory of the tribe of judah
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:24 (show verse)

When they had brought the kings to him, Joshua summoned all the men of Israel and said to the military 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.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
the Amorites » Kings of, degraded and slain
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Debir » King of eglon
Feet » Subjugation of enemies expressed by placing on their necks
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Piram » Overcome and killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:25 (show verse)

Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, for the Lord will do this to all the enemies you fight.”

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
the Amorites » Kings of, degraded and slain
Anger of God » Exemplified against » Five kings
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Debir » King of eglon
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Joshua » Characteristics of » Courage
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Piram » Overcome and killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:26 (show verse)

After this, Joshua struck them down and executed them. He hung their bodies on five trees and they were there until evening.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
Amorites » Kings of
the Amorites » Kings of, degraded and slain
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Debir » King of eglon
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Piram » Overcome and killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
Punishments » Hanging
The Nation » Punishment » Hanging
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:27 (show verse)

At sunset Joshua commanded that they be taken down from the trees

and thrown into the cave where they had hidden. Then large stones were placed against the mouth of the cave, and the stones are there to this day.

Adoni-zedek » King of jerusalem
the Amorites » Kings of, degraded and slain
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Cave » Place of refuge
Debir » King of eglon
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Makkedah » Five kings of the amorites hide in a cave of, and are killed by joshua
Piram » Overcome and killed by joshua
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:28 (show verse)

On that day Joshua captured Makkedah and struck it down with the sword, including its king. He completely destroyed it and everyone in it, leaving no survivors. So he treated the king of Makkedah as he had the king of Jericho.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Makkedah » A city » A city in the territory of the tribe of judah, conquered by joshua
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Cities taken by » Inhabitants of, often put to the sword
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Makkedah
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:29 (show verse)

Joshua and all Israel with him crossed from Makkedah to Libnah and fought against Libnah.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Libnah » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, captured by joshua
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Libnah
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:30 (show verse)

The Lord also handed it and its king over to Israel. He struck it down, putting everyone in it to the sword, and left no survivors in it. He treated Libnah’s king as he had the king of Jericho.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Libnah » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, captured by joshua
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Cities taken by » Inhabitants of, often put to the sword
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Libnah
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:31 (show verse)

From Libnah, Joshua and all Israel with him crossed to Lachish. They laid siege to it and attacked it.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Lachish » Captured by joshua
Libnah » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, captured by joshua
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Lachish
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:32 (show verse)

The Lord handed Lachish over to Israel, and Joshua captured it on the second day. He struck it down, putting everyone in it to the sword, just as he had done to Libnah.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Lachish » Captured by joshua
Libnah » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, captured by joshua
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Cities taken by » Inhabitants of, often put to the sword
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Lachish
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:33 (show verse)

At that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors in it.

Alliances » Evil » Examples of heathen nations uniting in
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Evil » Alliances » Examples of heathen nations uniting in
Gezer » King of, defeats joshua
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Horam » King of gezer
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:34 (show verse)

Then Joshua crossed from Lachish to Eglon and all Israel with him. They laid siege to it and attacked it.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Eglon
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:35 (show verse)

On that day they captured it and struck it down, putting everyone in it to the sword. He completely destroyed it that day, just as he had done to Lachish.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Eglon » An ancient city of canaan » Captured by joshua
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Cities taken by » Inhabitants of, often put to the sword
Sieges » Cities invested by » Frequently taken by assault
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Eglon
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:36 (show verse)

Next, Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron and attacked it.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Hebron
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:37 (show verse)

They captured it and struck down its king, all its villages, and everyone in it with the sword. He left no survivors, just as he had done at Eglon. He completely destroyed Hebron and everyone in it.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Hebron
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:38 (show verse)

Finally, Joshua turned toward Debir and attacked it. And all Israel was with him.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Debir
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:39 (show verse)

He captured it—its king and all its villages. They struck them down with the sword and completely destroyed everyone in it, leaving no survivors. He treated Debir and its king as he had treated Hebron and as he had treated Libnah and its king.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Hoham, king of, confederated with other kings of the canaanites against joshua
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Libnah » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, captured by joshua
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Debir
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:40 (show verse)

So Joshua conquered the whole region—the hill country, the Negev, the Judean foothills, and the slopes—with all their kings, leaving no survivors. He completely destroyed every living being, as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded.

Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Defeats seven other kings
Massacre » Instances of » Inhabitants » Of the cities of the seven kings
Obedience » Instances of » Joshua
Valleys » Called » Vales
War » Of extermination