KJV ORIGINAL
The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues the list of defeated kings, recording that the kings of Aphek and Lasharon were among those conquered by Joshua and the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Joshua 12, which provides a comprehensive list of the 31 kings that Joshua and the Israelites defeated during their conquest of the Promised Land. Aphek was likely a Canaanite city in the coastal plain, while Lasharon's exact location is uncertain to modern scholars. This systematic record served as both a historical account and a testimony to God's faithfulness in giving Israel victory over their enemies.
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