Joshua 12:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is part of a list recording the defeated kings during Israel's conquest of the Promised Land, showing God's faithfulness in giving them victory.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, chapter 12 serves as a summary of the kings defeated by the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, as part of God's command to take possession of the Promised Land. This verse specifically lists the king of Makkedah and the king of Bethel among the defeated rulers, reflecting the ongoing military campaigns against Canaanite cities that resisted Israel's entry. These accounts highlight the historical fulfillment of God's covenant promises to Abraham's descendants.

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Then Joshua and all the Israelites moved on from Makkedah to Libnah, and they attacked Libnah.

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That same day Joshua captured the city of Makkedah and completely destroyed it with the sword. He killed the king and every person in the city, leaving no survivors. He treated the king of Makkedah exactly the same way he had treated the king of Jericho.

Joshua 10:16

But these five kings ran away and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah.

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