^{5 Ref} So the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon, were banded together, and went up with all their armies and took up their position before Gibeon and made war against it.

^{6 Ref} And the men of Gibeon sent to Joshua to the tent-circle at Gilgal, saying, Be not slow to send help to your servants; come up quickly to our support and keep us safe: for all the kings of the Amorites from the hill-country have come together against us.

^{7 Ref} So Joshua went up from Gilgal with all his army and all his men of war.

^{8 Ref} And the Lord said to Joshua, Have no fear of them, for I have given them into your hands; they will all give way before you.