Joshua 10:16

Joshua · Old Testament · Chapter 10

“But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah.”Joshua 10:16

What Does Joshua 10:16 Mean?

Joshua 10:16 is found in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (17)

These passages are connected to Joshua 10:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 68:12“Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.”Judges 6:2“And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.”Judges 8:12“And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.”1 Samuel 13:6“When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits.”1 Samuel 24:3“And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.”1 Samuel 24:8“David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.”Psalms 48:4“For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.”Psalms 139:7“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?”Isaiah 2:10“Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty.”Isaiah 2:19“And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.”Isaiah 24:21“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth.”Isaiah 24:22“And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited.”Jeremiah 41:9“Now the pit wherein Ishmael had cast all the dead bodies of the men, whom he had slain because of Gedaliah, was it which Asa the king had made for fear of Baasha king of Israel: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with them that were slain.”Ezekiel 17:20“And I will spread my net upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare, and I will bring him to Babylon, and will plead with him there for his trespass that he hath trespassed against me.”Amos 9:2“Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:”Micah 7:17“They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee.”Revelation 6:15“And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;”

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