Joshua 10:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 10:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 10:22 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 10:22 — KJV
“Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.”
— Joshua 10:22 (KJV)
Joshua 10:22 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 10:22
“And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 10:22: joshua, cave, five
“But if the LORD make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the LORD. make...: Heb. create a creature”
Shares key themes with Joshua 10:22: then, open, mouth
“Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; have...: or, strengthened”
Shares key themes with Joshua 10:22: then, open, kings
“Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought. forces: or, wealth”
Shares key themes with Joshua 10:22: open, bring, kings
“Therefore thus saith the LORD, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 10:22: then, mouth, bring
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