JOSHUA CHAPTER 12 KJV

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Joshua
Chapter 12

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1 Now these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other side Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the river Arnon unto mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east:

2 Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer, which is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and from the middle of the river, and from half Gilead, even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon;

3 And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah:

4 And the coast of Og king of Bashan, which was of the remnant of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

5 And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon.

6 Them did Moses the servant of the LORD and the children of Israel smite: and Moses the servant of the LORD gave it for a possession unto the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh.

7 And these are the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions;

8 In the mountains, and in the valleys, and in the plains, and in the springs, and in the wilderness, and in the south country; the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites:

9 The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one;

10 The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

11 The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;

12 The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

13 The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

14 The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;

15 The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;

16 The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

17 The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;

18 The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

19 The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;

20 The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

21 The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

22 The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;

23 The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;

24 The king of Tirzah, one: all the kings thirty and one.

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Commentary for Joshua 12

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The two kings conquered by Moses. (1-6) The kings whom Joshua smote. (7-24)1-6 Fresh mercies must not drown the remembrance of former mercies, nor must the glory of the present instruments of good to the church diminish the just honour of those who went before them, since God is the same who wrought by both. Moses gave to one part of Israel a very rich and fruitful country, but it was on the outside of Jordan. Joshua gave to all Israel the holy land, within Jordan. So the law has given to some few of God's spiritual Israel worldly blessings, earnests of good things to come; but our Lord Jesus, the true Joshua, provided for all the children of promise spiritual blessings, and the heavenly Canaan.

7-24 We have here the limits of the country Joshua conquered. A list is given of the kings subdued by Israel: thirty-one in all. This shows how fruitful Canaan then was, in which so many chose to throng together. This was the land God appointed for Israel; yet in our day it is one of the most barren and unprofitable countries in the world. Such is the effect of the curse it lies under, since its possessors rejected Christ and his gospel, as was foretold by Moses, #De 29:23|. The vengeance of a righteous God, inflicted on all these kings and their subjects, for their wickedness, should make us dread and hate sin. The fruitful land bestowed on his chosen people, should fill our hearts with hope and confidence in his mercy, and with humble gratitude.

Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.

Discussion for Joshua 12

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1 month Ago

A disciple

Dorothy; "..all the kings" each place, every city, had one king; thirty one kings. verse 24

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1 month Ago

Yomi Abubakar

Have not yet read Joshua 12 yet- therefore cannot share my own thoughts

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2 months Ago

Dorothy

Joshua 12 verses 9 -the end. each king had one. one what?

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1 year Ago

April

Shalome all,we may not have a specific person walking in front of us,this isn't brave heart lol,we have scripture,which I would like to add,although we have pastors we should still read GODS words and use our intellect and mouths to ask God for consideration,some people preach things that may actually go against what the word of GOD means or would like,we are not perfect in communication,GlORY TO GOD

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3 years Ago

KINGvictor

Moses was d leader of d children of GOD on his own time.next to joshua now this our own time who is our leader

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3 years Ago

DOFFOUR

ONE THING I HAVE OBSERVE IS JOSHUA REAL SOLDIER WITH HIS HEART FIXED ON THE LORD.SOMEONE WHO TRUST AND OBEY EVERY COMMAND OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD

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3 years Ago

Oye olayinka

Thirty one kings were defeated here by the children of Isreal. This is because God helped them. The numerous challenges we face in life is not above God. He is always there to help. God is a present help in times of trouble. Surrender the challenges to him today.

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3 years Ago

Oye olayinka

Pls correct the number of the kings to thirty one in my comment. Thanks.

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