Joshua 10:22

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

حِينَئِذٍ، قَالَ يَشُوعُ: «افتَحُوا مَدْخَلَ المَغَارَةِ وَأخْرِجُوا لِي هَؤُلَاءِ المُلُوكَ الخَمْسَةَ.»

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Joshua is telling his people to open a cave and bring out five kings who had been hiding there. Joshua is the speaker, and the key message is about confronting enemies and following through on a plan.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, and you find your friends hiding in a big cardboard box. Joshua is like the seeker who finds the kings hiding in a cave. He asks his friends to open the cave and bring out the kings, just like you might ask your friends to open the box and reveal the hidden players.

Historical Background

The book of Joshua was written by Joshua or his followers shortly after the conquest of Canaan, around 1200 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remind them of their history and the promises God made to them, emphasizing God's power and Joshua's leadership.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you are in a situation where you have to face a difficult person who has been avoiding you. Like Joshua, you might need to confront them directly and bring them to a place where you can talk things out.

Topics

• conquest
• leadership
• confrontation
• victory
• faithfulness
• God's promises

Related Verses

• 2 Samuel 11:14-17
• 1 Samuel 25:14
• Joshua 9:27
• Ezekiel 33:24
• Matthew 22:2-7

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the five kings?

The five kings mentioned in Joshua 10 were the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon, who had allied against Israel.

Why were the kings in the cave?

The kings had hidden in the cave to escape from Joshua and the Israelites, who were conquering the land of Canaan.

What happened after the kings were brought out?

After the kings were brought out, Joshua ordered that they be executed, showing the complete victory over the Canaanite cities.

How does this story apply to modern-day Christians?

This story reminds Christians of the importance of facing and overcoming challenges, trusting in God's promises, and not hiding from responsibilities or difficult situations.