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Joshua 12

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1Now these are the kings of the land, whom the children of Israel struck, and possessed their land beyond the Jordan toward the sunrise, from the valley of the Arnon to Mount Hermon, and all the Arabah eastward: 2Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer, which is on the edge of the valley of the Arnon, and the middle of the valley, and half Gilead, even to the river Jabbok, the border of the children of Ammon; 3and the Arabah to the sea of Chinneroth, eastward, and to the sea of the Arabah, even the Salt Sea, eastward, the way to Beth Jeshimoth; and on the south, under the slopes of Pisgah: 4and the border of Og king of Bashan, of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived at Ashtaroth and at Edrei, 5and ruled in Mount Hermon, and in Salecah, and in all Bashan, to the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. 6Moses the servant of Yahweh and the children of Israel struck them. Moses the servant of Yahweh gave it for a possession to the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. 7These are the kings of the land whom Joshua and the children of Israel struck beyond the Jordan westward, from Baal Gad in the valley of Lebanon even to Mount Halak, that goes up to Seir. Joshua gave it to the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions; 8in the hill country, and in the lowland, and in the Arabah, and in the slopes, and in the wilderness, and in the South; the Hittite, the Amorite, and the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite: 9the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; 10the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one; 11the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one; 12the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; 13the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one; 14the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one; 15the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; 16the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one; 17the king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one; 18the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lassharon, one; 19the king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one; 20the king of Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; 21the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one; 22the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one; 23the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one; 24the king of Tirzah, one: all the kings thirty-one.

World English Bible, 2020 stable text edition. Public domain; “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org. eBible.org

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Joshua Chapter 12 serves as a summary of the conquests of the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua, detailing the kings defeated and the territories conquered as they entered the Promised Land. The chapter begins by listing the two main kings defeated by Moses: #Sihon, the king of the Amorites, and #Og, the king of Bashan. These victories are significant as they establish the foundation for Israel's claim to the land, demonstrating God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people. The defeat of these kings is a testament to God's power and the importance of obedience to His commands.

The chapter continues by enumerating the thirty-one kings defeated by Joshua and the Israelites during their campaign in Canaan. Each king represents a different city or region, showcasing the extensive territory that God had given to Israel. This list not only serves as a historical record but also emphasizes the complete victory that God provided to His people. The repeated mention of the kings and their cities reinforces the idea that God is sovereign over all nations and that He fights on behalf of His chosen people. Overall, Joshua 12 highlights the fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of Israel in the land He had sworn to give them, encouraging believers to trust in God's faithfulness and power in their own lives. #Joshua #Israel #PromisedLand

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  1. Deuteronomy 2:24v2Deuteronomy 2:24 marks the beginning of the conquest of Sihon, king of Heshbon, which is later recounted in Joshua 12:2 as part of the victories of Israel.
  2. Deuteronomy 3:2v4Deuteronomy 3:2 recounts God's command to Moses not to fear Og, king of Bashan, as He has delivered him into Israel's hands. Joshua 12:4-5 lists Og as one of the defeated kings, confirming the fulfillment of God's promise.

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