Jos 10:16 | TNotes | STEP | 10:16 The five kings had led the southern coalition against God’s people. • Although the location of Makkedah is uncertain, it was in the same district as Lachish (15:39-41 ) in the southern part of the western foothills, about twenty-five miles southwest of Jerusalem. Limestone caves are numerous in that region.

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‏ Joshua 10:16

10:16 ^a The five kings had led the southern coalition against God’s people.

• Although the location of Makkedah is uncertain, it was in the same district as Lachish (15:39-41 ^b) in the southern part of the western foothills, about twenty-five miles southwest of Jerusalem. Limestone caves are numerous in that region.