Joshua 10:16

But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah.

Cross-reference

In Joshua 10:22, Joshua commands the kings to be brought out of the cave — a direct sequential event from the hiding in 10:16.

Isaiah 2:10–12 Related theme

Isaiah 2:10-12 describes hiding in caves from God's terror, mirroring the Amorite kings hiding in a cave in Joshua 10:16 as God fights for Israel.

Revelation 6:15 Related theme

In Revelation 6:15, kings hide in caves during end-time judgment — echoing the same image of defeated rulers seeking refuge from divine wrath.

Amos 9:2 Related theme

Amos 9:2 declares no hiding place escapes God's hand, a fitting commentary on the kings hiding in a cave in Joshua 10:16, whom God later exposed.

Judges 6:2 Contrast

In Judges 6:2, Israelites hide in caves from Midianite oppression — a similar refuge seeking, but now the oppressed rather than defeated kings.

1 Samuel 13:6 Related theme

In 1 Samuel 13:6, Israelites hide in caves from Philistines — another example of using caves as refuge in military crisis.