Joshua 12:12
New International Version
the king of Eglon one the king of Gezer one

New Living Translation
The king of Eglon The king of Gezer

English Standard Version
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

Berean Standard Bible
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

King James Bible
The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

New King James Version
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

New American Standard Bible
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

NASB 1995
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

NASB 1977
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

Legacy Standard Bible
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

Amplified Bible
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

Christian Standard Bible
the king of Eglon one the king of Gezer one

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the king of Eglon one the king of Gezer one

American Standard Version
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

English Revised Version
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the king of Eglon, the king of Gezer,

Good News Translation
Eglon, Gezer,

International Standard Version
The king of Eglon: 1 The king of Gezer: 1

Majority Standard Bible
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

NET Bible
the king of Eglon (one), the king of Gezer (one),

New Heart English Bible
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

Webster's Bible Translation
The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

World English Bible
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

Young's Literal Translation
The king of Eglon, one; The king of Gezer, one;

Smith's Literal Translation
The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The king of Eglon one, the king of Gazer one,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

New American Bible
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

New Revised Standard Version
the king of Eglon one the king of Gezer one
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The one King of Eglun, the one King of Gazar
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the king of Aelam, the king of Gazer;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
11the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one; 12the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; 13the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;…

Cross References
Numbers 21:33-35
Then they turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet them in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So they struck down Og, along with his sons and his whole army, until no remnant was left. And they took possession of his land.

Deuteronomy 3:1-3
Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet us in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to me, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So the LORD our God also delivered Og king of Bashan and his whole army into our hands. We struck them down until no survivor was left.

Deuteronomy 29:7
When you reached this place, Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan came out against us in battle, but we defeated them.

Deuteronomy 31:4
And the LORD will do to them as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, when He destroyed them along with their land.

Joshua 2:10
For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction.

Joshua 9:10
and all that He did to the two kings of the Amorites beyond the Jordan—Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan, who reigned in Ashtaroth.

Joshua 13:10-12
and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites; / also Gilead and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salecah— / the whole kingdom of Og in Bashan, who had reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei and had remained as a remnant of the Rephaim. Moses had struck them down and dispossessed them,

Joshua 21:44
And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.

Judges 11:21-22
Then the LORD, the God of Israel, delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, who defeated them. So Israel took possession of all the land of the Amorites who inhabited that country, / seizing all the land from the Arnon to the Jabbok and from the wilderness to the Jordan.

1 Kings 4:19
Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.

Nehemiah 9:22
You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan.

Psalm 135:10-11
He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: / Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.

Psalm 136:17-20
He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. / and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. / Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. ...

Amos 2:9-10
Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below. / And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.


Treasury of Scripture

The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

Eglon

Joshua 10:3,23
Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, …

Joshua 15:39
Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

Joshua 10:33
Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining.

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the king of Eglon, one;
Eglon was a Canaanite city located in the Shephelah region of Judah. It was part of the coalition of five Amorite kings who opposed Israel during Joshua's conquest of Canaan. The mention of "one" signifies the singular defeat of each king, emphasizing the completeness of Israel's victory. Eglon is also noted in the biblical narrative for its strategic location, which provided control over trade routes. The defeat of its king symbolizes the breaking of Canaanite power and the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to Israel. This victory is a testament to God's faithfulness and the Israelites' obedience to His commands.

the king of Gezer, one;
Gezer was a significant Canaanite city-state located in the foothills of the Judean mountains. It held strategic importance due to its position on the Via Maris, an ancient trade route connecting Egypt and Mesopotamia. Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of its fortifications, indicating its strength and influence. The defeat of the king of Gezer highlights the dismantling of Canaanite resistance and the establishment of Israelite control over key regions. Gezer is later mentioned in the context of Solomon's reign, when it was given as a dowry by Pharaoh to Solomon's wife, indicating its continued importance. The victory over Gezer's king underscores the theme of divine intervention and the fulfillment of God's covenant promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. King of Eglon
Eglon was a Canaanite city-state whose king was defeated by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. The city was part of the coalition of southern Canaanite kings who opposed Israel.

2. King of Gezer
Gezer was another significant Canaanite city-state. Its king was also defeated by Joshua. Gezer was strategically located and had historical significance in the region.

3. Joshua's Conquest
This verse is part of a larger passage listing the kings defeated by Joshua and the Israelites as they took possession of the Promised Land. It highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to Israel.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises
The defeat of these kings demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well.

The Importance of Obedience
Joshua's success was rooted in his obedience to God's commands. Christians are called to obey God's Word, trusting that His ways lead to victory.

Spiritual Warfare and Victory
Just as Joshua faced physical battles, believers face spiritual battles. Ephesians 6 reminds us to put on the full armor of God to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.

God's Sovereignty Over Nations
The defeat of these kings shows God's sovereignty over nations and rulers. This encourages believers to trust in God's control over world events today.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the king
מֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Eglon,
עֶגְלוֹן֙ (‘eḡ·lō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5700: Eglon -- a king of Moab, also a city in Israel

one;
אֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

the king
מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Gezer,
גֶּ֖זֶר (ge·zer)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1507: Gezer -- 'portion', a Levitical city on the border of Ephraim

one;
אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first


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