Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish and Eglon—joined forces. They moved up with all their troops and took up positions against Gibeon and attacked it. New Living Translation So these five Amorite kings combined their armies for a united attack. They moved all their troops into place and attacked Gibeon. English Standard Version Then 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 forces and went up with all their armies and encamped against Gibeon and made war against it. Berean Standard Bible So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. King James Bible Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it. New King James Version Therefore 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 together and went up, they and all their armies, and camped before Gibeon and made war against it. New American Standard Bible 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 together and went up, they with all their armies, and camped by Gibeon and fought against it. NASB 1995 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 together and went up, they with all their armies, and camped by Gibeon and fought against it. NASB 1977 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 together and went up, they with all their armies, and camped by Gibeon and fought against it. Legacy Standard Bible 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 together and went up, they with all their armies, and camped by Gibeon and fought against it. Amplified Bible Then 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 together and went up, they with all their armies, and they camped by Gibeon and fought against it. Christian Standard Bible So the five Amorite kings—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces, advanced with all their armies, besieged Gibeon, and fought against it. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the five Amorite kings—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces, advanced with all their armies, besieged Gibeon, and fought against it. American Standard Version Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped against Gibeon, and made war against it. Contemporary English Version When these five Amorite kings called their armies together and attacked Gibeon, English Revised Version Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped against Gibeon, and made war against it. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the five Amorite kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon combined their armies. They marched to Gibeon, camped there, and attacked it. Good News Translation These five Amorite kings, the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon, joined forces, surrounded Gibeon, and attacked it. International Standard Version 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. Majority Standard Bible So the five kings of the Amorites?the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon?joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. NET Bible So the five Amorite kings (the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon) and all their troops gathered together and advanced. They deployed their troops and fought against Gibeon. New Heart English Bible Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their armies, and camped against Gibeon, and made war against it. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, assembled themselves, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it. World English Bible Therefore 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 themselves together and went up, they and all their armies, and encamped against Gibeon, and made war against it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd five kings of the Amorite (the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon) are gathered together, and go up, they and all their camps, and encamp against Gibeon, and fight against it. Young's Literal Translation And five kings of the Amorite (the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon) are gathered together, and go up, they and all their camps, and encamp against Gibeon, and fight against it. Smith's Literal Translation And the five kings of the Amorites will be gathered together and will come up: the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, they and all their camps, and they will encamp against Gibeon, and they will war against her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo the five kings of the Amorrhites being assembled together went up: the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jerimoth, the king of Lachis, the king of Eglon, they and their armies, and camped about Gabaon, laying siege to it. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, having assembled, the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, together with their armies, went up and encamped around Gibeon, laying siege to it. New American Bible The five Amorite kings, of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon, gathered with all their forces, and marched against Gibeon to make war on it. New Revised Standard Version Then 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 forces, and went up with all their armies and camped against Gibeon, and made war against it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore 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 themselves together, and came up, they and all their armies, and encamped before Gibeon and made war against it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the five Kings of the Amorites assembled and came up: The King of Jerusalem and the King of Khebrun and the King of Yarmuth and the King of Lakish and the King of Eglun, those and all their camps, and they camped against Gebuun and they made war with it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped against Gibeon, and made war against it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the five kings of the Jebusites went up, the king of Jerusalem, and the king of Chebron, and the king of Jerimuth, and the king of Lachis, and the king of Odollam, they and all their people; and encamped around Gabaon, and besieged it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Day the Sun Stood Still…4“Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” 5So the five kings of the Amorites— the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon— joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. 6Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, because all the kings of the Amorites from the hill country have joined forces against us.”… 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. 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. 2 Chronicles 20:1 After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. Isaiah 7:1-2 Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. Jeremiah 34:7 as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah. Ezekiel 16:3 and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite. Amos 1:8 I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD. Matthew 24:7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Luke 21:20 But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. Acts 4:27 In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 Corinthians 15:25 For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. Treasury of Scripture Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it. Joshua 10:6 And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us. Joshua 9:1,2 And it came to pass, when all the kings which were on this side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard thereof; … Genesis 15:16 But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full. Jump to Previous Amorites Armies Assembled Eglon Encamped Hebron Hosts Jarmuth Jerusalem Kings Lachish Themselves Together WarJump to Next Amorites Armies Assembled Eglon Encamped Hebron Hosts Jarmuth Jerusalem Kings Lachish Themselves Together WarJoshua 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 the five kings of the Amorites The Amorites were a significant group in Canaan, often representing the broader Canaanite population. Their mention here highlights the opposition Israel faced in the Promised Land. The number five may symbolize human weakness and incompleteness, contrasting with divine strength. the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon joined forces and advanced with all their armies They camped before Gibeon and made war against it Persons / Places / Events 1. Five Kings of the AmoritesThese were the rulers of the Amorite cities who formed a coalition against Gibeon. Their unity against a common enemy highlights the threat they perceived from Israel's growing influence. 2. Jerusalem At this time, Jerusalem was a Canaanite city-state under Amorite control. Its king was part of the coalition against Gibeon. 3. Hebron Another significant city in the region, Hebron was known for its ancient roots and later became a key city in Israel's history. 4. Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon These were other city-states in the southern region of Canaan, each with its own king, joining the coalition against Gibeon. 5. Gibeon A significant city that had made a peace treaty with Israel, leading to the coalition of Amorite kings attacking it. Teaching Points Unity in OppositionThe coalition of the Amorite kings shows how those opposed to God's plans often unite against His people. Believers should be prepared for opposition but trust in God's sovereignty. God's Faithfulness to His Promises Despite the formidable alliance against them, Israel's victory is assured because of God's promises. This encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness in their own battles. The Importance of Alliances The Gibeonites' alliance with Israel, though initially deceitful, ultimately brought them under God's protection. This highlights the importance of aligning oneself with God's people. Spiritual Warfare Just as the Amorite kings gathered against Gibeon, spiritual forces often gather against believers. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the fiveחֲמֵ֣שֶׁת ׀ (ḥă·mê·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 2568: Five kings מַלְכֵ֣י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of the Amorites— הָאֱמֹרִ֗י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 567: Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe the kings מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִַ֜ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Hebron, חֶבְר֤וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah Jarmuth, יַרְמוּת֙ (yar·mūṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3412: Jarmuth -- a Canaanite city in Judah, also a city in Issachar Lachish, לָכִ֣ישׁ (lā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3923: Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem and Eglon— עֶגְל֔וֹן (‘eḡ·lō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5700: Eglon -- a king of Moab, also a city in Israel joined forces וַיֵּאָסְפ֨וּ (way·yê·’ā·sə·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove and advanced וַֽיַּעֲל֜וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively with all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their armies. מַֽחֲנֵיהֶ֑ם (ma·ḥă·nê·hem) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army They camped וַֽיַּחֲנוּ֙ (way·ya·ḥă·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp before עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Gibeon גִּבְע֔וֹן (giḇ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1391: Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin and made war וַיִּֽלָּחֲמ֖וּ (way·yil·lā·ḥă·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against it. עָלֶֽיהָ׃ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Joshua 10:5 NIVJoshua 10:5 NLT Joshua 10:5 ESV Joshua 10:5 NASB Joshua 10:5 KJV Joshua 10:5 BibleApps.com Joshua 10:5 Biblia Paralela Joshua 10:5 Chinese Bible Joshua 10:5 French Bible Joshua 10:5 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 10:5 Therefore the five kings of the Amorites (Josh. 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