The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;
The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;
This verse is part of a list recording that the Israelites defeated one king each from the cities of Hormah and Arad during their conquest of the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, chapter 12 provides a summary of the kings defeated by the Israelites during their conquest of the Promised Land, as led by Joshua, demonstrating God's fulfillment of His promises to give the land to His people. Hormah and Arad were cities located in the southern region of Canaan, and their kings were among those conquered in the battles that followed Israel's entry into the territory. This list serves as a historical record of the military victories that marked the establishment of Israel's nation.
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