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Themes in Joshua 10

Joshua 10:1 (show verse)

King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem eventually heard how Joshua had conquered Ai, utterly destroying it, doing to Ai and its king the same thing that he had done to Jericho and its king, and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were now 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 they were terrified, since Gibeon was a large city, comparable to one of the royal cities, was larger than Ai, and all of its men had been 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)

So King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem sent word to King Hoham of Hebron, King Piram of Jarmuth, King Japhia of Lachish, and King Debir of Eglon. He told them,

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 over and help me, and let's attack Gibeon, because it made a peace treaty with Joshua and the Israelis."

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 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 their armies together and advanced with all of their armies toward Gideon, camped there, and laid siege to 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)

The Gibeonites sent word to Joshua at his camp in Gilgal: "Don't abandon your servants. Come quickly, save us, and help us, because all of the kings of the Amorites who live in the hill country have attacked 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 went up from Gilgal, along with his entire fighting force of mighty warriors with him.

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 told Joshua, "Don't fear them, because I have handed them over to you. Not one of them will withstand 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 after an all-night march from Gilgal, Joshua attacked them by surprise.

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 the Amorites into a panic right in front of the army of Israel, which then slaughtered many of them at Gibeon. The Israeli army chased them along the road that goes up to Beth-horon, striking 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)

While they were fleeing in front of Israel and descending the slope of Beth-horon, the LORD rained down huge hailstones on them as far as Azekah, and they died. More died because of the hailstones than were killed by the Israelis in battle.

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)

Later that day, Joshua spoke to the LORD while the LORD was delivering the Amorites to the Israelis. This is what he said in the presence of Israel: "Sun, be still over Gibeon! Moon, stand in place in the Aijalon Valley!"

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)

So the sun remained still and the moon stood in place until the nation settled their score with their enemies. This is recorded, is it not, in the book of Jashar? The sun stood in place in the middle of the sky and seemed not to be in a hurry to set for nearly an entire 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 never been a day like it before or since, when the LORD listened to the voice of a man, because the LORD was fighting on behalf of 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)

After this, Joshua returned to the camp at Gilgal with the entire fighting force of Israel.

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)

Meanwhile, the five kings had fled and hidden themselves inside a 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)

Joshua was informed, "The five kings have been discovered 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)

So Joshua gave an order, "Roll large stones up against the mouth of the cave and assign men to stand guard there,

Joshua 10:19 (show verse)

but don't stay there yourselves. Instead, pursue your enemies and attack them from behind. Don't allow them to enter their cities, because the LORD your God has delivered them into your control."

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)

Now it came about that after Joshua and the Israelis had finished the battle, destroying and scattering their survivors, who retreated into their 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 entire army returned safely to Joshua's encampment at Makkedah. No one could speak so much as a single word against any of the Israelis.

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 gave this order: "Unseal the mouth of the cave and bring out these five kings to me from the cave."

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)

So they did. They brought out these five kings to him from within the cave: the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon.

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 these kings out to Joshua, Joshua called for all the men of Israel and spoke to the leaders of the men who had gone out to war along with him, "Come close and put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came near 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 told the army, "Don't fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, because this is how the LORD will treat all of your enemies whom 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 those kings down, executing them, and hanged them on five gallows until sunset.

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)

When evening had come, Joshua gave a command to remove the bodies from the gallows and bury them in the cave where they had hidden. The army sealed the mouth of the cave with large stones that remain there to this very 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)

Joshua captured Makkedah that very day, and attacked both it and its king with swords, utterly destroying it along with every person in it, leaving no survivors. He dealt with the king of Makkedah the same way he had dealt with 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)

Afterward, Joshua and all of Israel passed on from Makkedah to Libnah, where they 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 gave both it and its king into the control of Israel, and Joshua executed both its king and every person in it with swords, leaving no survivors. He dealt with the king the same way he had dealt with 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)

Then Joshua and all of Israel passed from Libnah to Lachish, camped near 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 gave Lachish into the control of Israel, and Joshua captured it the next day. He declared war on the city and executed everyone in it, the same way he had treated 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)

Then Horam king of Gezer appeared to help Lachish. So Joshua attacked him and his army, until he left no one remaining.

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)

After this, Joshua, accompanied by all of Israel, proceeded from Lachish to Eglon, 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)

They captured it on that day, attacking it in battle. Then Joshua completely destroyed it that day, the same way he had dealt with 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)

Then Joshua, accompanied by all of Israel, left Eglon for Hebron, where they 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
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War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:37 (show verse)

captured it, and executed its inhabitants its king, all of its cities, and every person in it, leaving no one remaining, the same way he had dealt with Eglon. He completely destroyed it, along with 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)

Then Joshua returned, accompanied by the entire fighting force of Israel, to Debir, where they 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 » Debir
War » Of extermination

Joshua 10:39 (show verse)

captured it, its king, and all of its villages. They executed them, totally destroying it and everyone in it, leaving no one remaining. He dealt with Debir and its king just as he had dealt with Hebron, treating them the same way he had dealt with 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 entire land, the hill country, the Negev, the Shephelah, and the wilderness highlands, along with all of their kings. He left none of them remaining, but completely destroyed every living person, just as the LORD 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