Joshua 10:27
The Scripture
(27) And it came to pass at the time of the going down of the sun, that Joshua commanded, and they took them down off the trees, and cast them into the cave wherein they had been hid, and laid great stones in the cave's mouth, which remain until this very day.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The Israelites, under Joshua, defeat the Canaanite city of Ai after a night assault, demonstrating God's power over the enemy. The victory is celebrated, but the chapter also notes that the people boast of their triumph, which later leads to the downfall of their nation. This chapter highlights the consequences of pride after divine deliverance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joshua 8:29Deuteronomy 21:23II Samuel 18:17Joshua 4:9Joshua 7:26
Related verses (shared words)
I Chronicles 29:2Joshua 4:8I Kings 7:10Ecclesiastes 2:19Luke 23:53Leviticus 23:40