Joshua 12:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues the list of defeated kings, naming two more rulers whose kingdoms Israel conquered under Joshua's leadership.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, this verse is part of a chapter that lists the kings defeated by the Israelites during their conquest of the Promised Land, following their exodus from Egypt. Taanach and Megiddo were significant Canaanite cities in the northern region, known for their strategic locations in the Jezreel Valley, and their defeat highlighted the ongoing fulfillment of God's covenant promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants. This summary in Joshua 12 serves as a historical record of military victories under Joshua's leadership, emphasizing God's faithfulness in battle.

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1 Kings 4:12

Baana, the son of Ahilud, was responsible for the territory that included Taanach and Megiddo, and all of Beth-shean (which is near Zarethan below Jezreel), from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, all the way to the area beyond Jokneam.

Judges 5:19

The kings came and fought, yes, the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach near the waters of Megiddo. But they gained no treasure or profit from their battle.

1 Chronicles 7:29

Along the territory belonging to the descendants of Manasseh were the cities of Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, each with their surrounding villages. The descendants of Joseph, the son of Israel, lived in these places.

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