KJV ORIGINAL
The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two of the defeated Canaanite kings - one from Jerusalem and one from Hebron - as part of Joshua's military victories.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, chapter 12 serves as a historical record of the kings defeated by the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan, led by Joshua after Moses' death. This list demonstrates God's fulfillment of His promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants, as outlined in earlier biblical covenants. Specifically, verse 10 mentions the kings of Jerusalem and Hebron as part of the defeated Canaanite rulers who opposed Israel's entry into the Promised Land.
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