Joshua 10:17 Meaning and Explanation
“And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.”
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Read Full Chapter →Joshua is informed that the five kings have been discovered in the cave.
What Does Joshua 10:17 Mean?
Word reaches Joshua that the five kings have been found hiding in the cave at Makkedah. The hidden are not hidden after all; their refuge is reported, and their location is known. The report sets in motion Joshua's measured response in the verses that follow.
The discovery quietly underscores that nothing escapes the reach of God's justice. Those who thought themselves out of sight are seen, and what they hoped was secret is spoken aloud. Scripture often shows that concealment is no defense before the Lord, who brings hidden things to light in His time. The kings' hiding place has become a holding cell.
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What does Joshua 10:17 mean?
Joshua is informed that the five kings have been discovered in the cave.