The whole army returned safely to Joshua at the camp in Makkedah. No one dared speak against the Israelites.
But I promise you, no weapon meant to hurt you will succeed, and you will refute every accusing word spoken against you. This promise is the inheritance of Yahweh’s servants, and their vindication is from me,” says Yahweh.
Who do you think you’re mocking? At whom do you sneer and stick out your tongue? Why, you’re a rebellious child, the offspring of liars!
So Joshua and the Israelites nearly killed them all—almost to a man—although a few escaped into the fortified cities.
Then Joshua ordered, “Open up the cave and bring the five kings out to me.”