Joshua 10:24

22 Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave.

23 And they did so, and brought forth those five kings unto him out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon.

And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.

25 And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

26 And afterward Joshua smote them, and slew them, and hanged them on five trees: and they were hanging upon the trees until the evening.

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BSB
When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks.
KJV
And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.
WEB
When they brought those kings out to Joshua, Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the chiefs of the men of war who went with him, “Come near. Put your feet on the necks of these kings.” They came near, and put their feet on their necks.
ASV
And it came to pass, when they brought forth those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the chiefs of the men of war that went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.
DARBY
And it came to pass when they had brought forth those kings to Joshua, that Joshua called to all the men of Israel, and said to the captains of the men of war who went with him, Come forward, put your feet on the necks of these kings. And they came forward and put their feet on their necks.
BLB
And it was, when they brought out these kings to Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and he said to the captains of the men of war who went with him, “Come near, put your⁺ feet on the necks of these kings.” And they drew near and put their feet on their necks.
ÅB
Og da de hadde ført disse konger ut til Josva, kalte Josva alle Israels menn til seg og sa til førerne for de stridsmenn som hadde draget med ham: Kom hit og sett foten på nakken av disse konger! Og de trådte fram og satte foten på deres nakke.
OTB
Da de hadde ført disse kongene til Josva, kalte han på alle Israels menn og sa til hærens kommandører som hadde gått med ham: "Kom frem og sett føttene på nakken til disse kongene." Så kom de frem og satte føttene på nakken deres.
B1930
Og da de hadde ført disse konger ut til Josva, kalte Josva alle Israels menn til sig og sa til førerne for de stridsmenn som hadde draget med ham: Kom hit og sett foten på nakken av disse konger! Og de trådte frem og satte foten på deres nakke.

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Cross references

  • Malachi 4:3

    And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.

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  • Romans 16:20

    And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

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  • Revelation 2:26–27

    And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

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  • Psalms 107:40

    He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.

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  • Psalms 149:8–9

    To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;

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  • Psalms 110:1

    The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

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  • Deuteronomy 33:29

    Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.

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  • Psalms 110:5

    The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.

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