KJV ORIGINAL
The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues the list of defeated kings, recording how God gave Israel victory over the rulers of Kedesh and Jokneam of Carmel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed record in Joshua 12 that lists all the kings and kingdoms that Israel defeated during their conquest of the Promised Land. Kedesh was a significant city that would later become a city of refuge, while Jokneam of Carmel was located near Mount Carmel in northern Israel. This systematic listing served as both a historical record and a testimony to God's faithfulness in giving Israel the land He had promised.
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