KJV ORIGINAL
The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues the list of Canaanite kings that Joshua and the Israelites defeated during their conquest of the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a comprehensive list in Joshua 12 that records all the kings defeated by the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan. Shimron-meron and Achshaph were Canaanite city-states in northern Israel, likely in the region that would later become part of the tribal territories of Zebulun and Asher. This detailed 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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