So Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp at Gilgal.
15. And Joshua returned, etc This verse is not inserted in its proper place, It is altogether omitted in the Septuagint. — Ed. for shortly after the end of the battle is added, and the punishment inflicted on the kings, which was subsequent to the battle.
It was a brave appearance, no doubt, which the five kings made when they took the field for the reducing of Gibeon, and a brave army they had following them; but they were all routed, put into disorder first, and then brought to destruction by the hail-stones. And now Joshua thought, his work being done, he might go with his army into quarters of refreshment.
Commenting on Joshua 10:15-27
And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal. That is, he thought to have returned, had determined upon it, and prepared for it, but was prevented by hearing that the five kings had hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah; which he ordered to be stopped up till the people had finished the pursuit of their enemies, when he destroyed...