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:
Here are the kings of the land that the Israelites defeated and whose territories they took over on the east side of the Jordan River toward the sunrise. This land stretched from the Arnon River all the way to Mount Hermon, including all the plains in the east.
This verse introduces a list of the kings and territories that Israel conquered on the eastern side of the Jordan River before crossing into the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, this chapter serves as a summary of the military victories achieved by the Israelites as they conquered the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, following their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically lists the kings east of the Jordan River who were defeated, referring to the territories from the Arnon River to Mount Hermon, which fulfilled God's promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants. It reflects the historical narrative of Israel's settlement in Canaan during the late Bronze Age, emphasizing the role of divine guidance in their conquests.
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