Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He and his people were very much alarmed at this, because Gibeon was an important city, like one of the royal cities; it was larger than Ai, and all its men were good fighters. New Living Translation He and his people became very afraid when they heard all this because Gibeon was a large town—as large as the royal cities and larger than Ai. And the Gibeonite men were strong warriors. English Standard Version he feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were warriors. Berean Standard Bible So Adoni-zedek and his people were greatly alarmed, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities; it was larger than Ai, and all its men were mighty. King James Bible That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty. New King James Version that they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were mighty. New American Standard Bible that he feared greatly because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were mighty. NASB 1995 that he feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were mighty. NASB 1977 that he feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were mighty. Legacy Standard Bible they feared exceedingly because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were mighty. Amplified Bible he [and his people] feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were mighty. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version that they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty. Contemporary English Version This frightened Adonizedek and his people. They knew that Gibeon was a large town, as big as the towns that had kings, and even bigger than the town of Ai had been. And all of the men of Gibeon were warriors. English Revised Version that they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty. GOD'S WORD® Translation He and his people were terribly afraid because Gibeon was a large city. It was like one of the royal cities, larger than Ai. All its men were warriors. Good News Translation The people of Jerusalem were greatly alarmed at this because Gibeon was as large as any of the cities that had a king; it was larger than Ai, and its men were good fighters. International Standard Version 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. NET Bible All Jerusalem was terrified because Gibeon was a large city, like one of the royal cities. It was larger than Ai and all its men were warriors. New Heart English Bible that they were very afraid, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were mighty. Webster's Bible Translation That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men of it were mighty. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Adoni-zedek and his people were greatly alarmed, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities; it was larger than Ai, and all its men were mighty. World English Bible they were very afraid, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were mighty. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat they are greatly afraid, because Gibeon [is] a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it [is] greater than Ai, and all its men [are] heroes. Young's Literal Translation that they are greatly afraid, because Gibeon is a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it is greater than Ai, and all its men -- heroes. Smith's Literal Translation And they will fear greatly, for a great city was Gibeon, as one of the cities of the kingdom, and that it was great above Ai, and all her men mighty. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe was exceedingly afraid. For Gabaon was a great city, and one of the royal cities, and greater than the town of Hai, and all its fighting men were most valiant. Catholic Public Domain Version he was very afraid. For Gibeon was a great city, and was one of the royal cities, and was greater than the town of Ai, and all its warriors were very strong. New American Bible there was great fear abroad, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities, greater even than Ai, and all its men were warriors. New Revised Standard Version he became greatly frightened, because Gibeon was a large city, like one of the royal cities, and was larger than Ai, and all its men were warriors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe feared greatly, because Gibeon was a large city, like one of the royal cities, and it was larger than Ai, and all its men were mighty. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They were very afraid because the city Gebuun was great as one of the cities of the kingdom and was greater than Ai, and all its men were mighty men OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917that they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty. Brenton Septuagint Translation then they were greatly terrified by them, for the king knew that Gabaon was a great city, as one of the chief cities, and all its men were mighty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Day the Sun Stood Still1Now Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai and devoted it to destruction—doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king—and that the people of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were living near them. 2So Adoni-zedek and his people were greatly alarmed, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities; it was larger than Ai, and all its men were mighty. 3Therefore 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,… Cross References Joshua 9:1-2 Now when news of this reached all the kings west of the Jordan—those in the hill country, the foothills, and all along the coast of the Great Sea toward Lebanon (the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites)— / they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel. Joshua 11:1-5 Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph; / to the kings of the north in the mountains, in the Arabah south of Chinnereth, in the foothills, and in Naphoth-dor to the west; / to the Canaanites in the east and west; to the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, and Jebusites in the hill country; and to the Hivites at the foot of Hermon in the land of Mizpah. ... Judges 1:7 Then Adoni-bezek said, “Seventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off have gathered the scraps under my table. As I have done to them, so God has repaid me.” And they brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. 2 Samuel 10:6 When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. 1 Kings 20:1 Now Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he marched up, besieged Samaria, and waged war against it. 2 Kings 3:9 So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out, and after they had traveled a roundabout route for seven days, they had no water for their army or for their animals. Psalm 2:1-2 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: Isaiah 8:9-10 Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! / Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.” Isaiah 41:5-6 The islands see and fear; the ends of the earth tremble. They approach and come forward. / Each one helps the other and says to his brother, “Be strong!” Jeremiah 50:9 For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed. Ezekiel 38:7-9 Get ready; prepare yourself, you and all your company gathered around you; you will be their guard. / After a long time you will be summoned. In the latter years you will enter a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. They had been brought out from the nations, and all now dwell securely. / You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land. Matthew 2:3 When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 26:3-4 At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, / and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. Luke 22:2 and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. John 11:47-53 Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ... Treasury of Scripture That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty. they feared Joshua 2:9-13,24 And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you… Exodus 15:14-16 The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina… Deuteronomy 11:25 There shall no man be able to stand before you: for the LORD your God shall lay the fear of you and the dread of you upon all the land that ye shall tread upon, as he hath said unto you. Joshua 10:40 So Joshua smote all the country of the hills, and of the south, and of the vale, and of the springs, and all their kings: he left none remaining, but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as the LORD God of Israel commanded. 1 Samuel 27:5 And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee? 2 Samuel 12:26 And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city. Jump to Previous Afraid Ai Alarmed Cities City Heroes Important King's Larger Mighty Royal Thereof TownsJump to Next Afraid Ai Alarmed Cities City Heroes Important King's Larger Mighty Royal Thereof TownsJoshua 10 1. Five kings war against Gibeon6. Joshua rescues it 10. God fights against them with hailstones 12. The sun and moon stand still at the word of Joshua 16. The five kings are murdered in a cave 22. They are brought forth 24. scornfully used 26. and hanged 28. Seven kings more are conquered 43. Joshua returns to Gilgal So Adoni-zedek and his people were greatly alarmed Adoni-zedek, the king of Jerusalem, represents the Canaanite resistance to Israel's conquest. His name means "Lord of Righteousness," which is ironic given his opposition to God's people. The alarm among Adoni-zedek and his people reflects the fear that spread among the Canaanite kings as they realized the power of Israel's God, especially after the miraculous victories at Jericho and Ai. This fear is reminiscent of Rahab's words in Joshua 2:9-11, where she acknowledges the terror that had fallen on the inhabitants of the land. because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities it was larger than Ai and all its men were mighty Persons / Places / Events 1. Adoni-ZedekThe king of Jerusalem who was alarmed by the alliance between Gibeon and Israel. 2. Gibeon A significant city, described as important and mighty, which made a peace treaty with Israel. 3. Ai A city previously conquered by Israel, used as a comparison to highlight Gibeon's importance. 4. Israelites The people of God, led by Joshua, who had entered into a covenant with Gibeon. 5. Mighty Men of Gibeon The warriors of Gibeon, noted for their strength and valor. Teaching Points The Importance of AlliancesAlliances can bring both protection and challenges. The Gibeonites' alliance with Israel brought them protection but also made them a target. God's Sovereignty in Battles Just as God was with Israel in their battles, He is with us in our spiritual battles today. Trust in His sovereignty and guidance. The Power of Reputation Gibeon's reputation as a mighty city influenced the actions of surrounding nations. Our reputation as Christians should reflect Christ and influence others positively. Fear and Faith The fear of Adoni-Zedek contrasts with the faith of the Israelites. In times of fear, we should turn to God and trust in His promises. The Role of Leadership Joshua's leadership was crucial in navigating the challenges posed by the Gibeonite treaty. Effective leadership is vital in both spiritual and practical matters. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 10What is the content of the Book of Jasher? What events are chronicled in the Wars of the Lord? What is Gibeon's significance in the Bible? Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63)(2) As one of the royal cities.--One of the cities of the kingdom. Gibeon was afterwards the city of the first king of Israel, Saul (1Chronicles 8:29-30; 1Chronicles 8:33).Verse 2. - That they feared greatly. Joshua had certainly obtained an excellent strategic position in the heart of the country; but it was not this which apparently most alarmed the kings who constituted the confederacy, though they did not fail to observe that, as the words "and were among them" show. It was the weight and importance of Gibeon itself, and the fact that its inhabitants were now enlisted, not on the side of the Canaanites, but against them. As one of the royal cities. Observe the minute accuracy of the historian. No king is mentioned in the narrative in ch. 9. We now earn indirectly that they had none. The Vulgate misses the point of the historian by leaving out "as" altogether. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So [Adoni-zedek and his people] were greatlyמְאֹ֔ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily alarmed, וַיִּֽירְא֣וּ (way·yî·rə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten because כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Gibeon גִּבְע֔וֹן (giḇ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1391: Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin [was] a great גְּדוֹלָה֙ (gə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent city, עִ֤יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement like one כְּאַחַ֖ת (kə·’a·ḥaṯ) Preposition-k | Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 259: United, one, first of the royal הַמַּמְלָכָ֑ה (ham·mam·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign cities; עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement it הִ֤יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was larger גְדוֹלָה֙ (ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent than מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Ai, הָעַ֔י (hā·‘ay) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5857: Ai -- a Canaanite city and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every its men אֲנָשֶׁ֖יהָ (’ă·nā·še·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person were warriors. גִּבֹּרִֽים׃ (gib·bō·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant Links Joshua 10:2 NIVJoshua 10:2 NLT Joshua 10:2 ESV Joshua 10:2 NASB Joshua 10:2 KJV Joshua 10:2 BibleApps.com Joshua 10:2 Biblia Paralela Joshua 10:2 Chinese Bible Joshua 10:2 French Bible Joshua 10:2 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 10:2 That they were very afraid because Gibeon (Josh. 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