After the fighting, Joshua’s men came back safely to him at Makkedah. No one was brave enough to say a word against the Israelites.
But not even a dog will bark at the Israelites or their animals.’ Then you will know that the Lord treats Israel differently from Egypt.
So no weapon that is used against you will defeat you. You will show that those who speak against you are wrong. These are the good things my servants receive. Their victory comes from me,” says the Lord.
Of whom are you making fun? Whom are you insulting? At whom do you stick out your tongue? You turn against God, and you are liars.
So Joshua and the Israelites killed the enemy, but a few were able to get back to their strong, walled cities.
Joshua said, “Move the rocks that are covering the opening of the cave and bring those five kings out to me.”