Joshua 12:13
New International Version
the king of Debir one the king of Geder one

New Living Translation
The king of Debir The king of Geder

English Standard Version
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

Berean Standard Bible
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

King James Bible
The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

New King James Version
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

New American Standard Bible
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

NASB 1995
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

NASB 1977
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

Legacy Standard Bible
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

Amplified Bible
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

Christian Standard Bible
the king of Debir one the king of Geder one

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the king of Debir one the king of Geder one

American Standard Version
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

English Revised Version
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the king of Debir, the king of Geder,

Good News Translation
Debir, Geder,

International Standard Version
The king of Debir: 1 The king of Geder: 1

Majority Standard Bible
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

NET Bible
the king of Debir (one), the king of Geder (one),

New Heart English Bible
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

Webster's Bible Translation
The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

World English Bible
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

Young's Literal Translation
The king of Debir, one; The king of Geder, one;

Smith's Literal Translation
The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The king of Dabir one, the king of Gader one,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

New American Bible
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

New Revised Standard Version
the king of Debir one the king of Geder one
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The king of Debir, one; the king of Hirmah, one;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The one King of Dabir, the one King of Kherma
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the king of Dabir, the king of Gader:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
12the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; 13the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one; 14the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;…

Cross References
Joshua 11:21-22
At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. / No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive.

Numbers 21:24-35
And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified. / Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its villages. / Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land as far as the Arnon. ...

Deuteronomy 3:1-11
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. ...

Judges 1:10
Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai.

1 Samuel 17:4
Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height,

2 Samuel 21:16-22
Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” / Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha. ...

1 Chronicles 20:4-8
Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...

Psalm 136:17-22
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. ...

Isaiah 9:4
For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor.

Amos 2:9
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.

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 11:12
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it.

Luke 1:51-52
He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. / He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.

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

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.


Treasury of Scripture

The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

Debir

Joshua 10:3,38
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, …

Geder

Joshua 15:36
And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:

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the king of Debir
The mention of "the king of Debir" refers to a Canaanite ruler whose city was conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. Debir, also known as Kirjath-sepher, is believed to have been a significant city in the southern part of Canaan. The Hebrew root for Debir can mean "oracle" or "sanctuary," suggesting that this city may have been a center of religious or cultural importance. Historically, Debir's conquest signifies the Israelites' continued success in claiming the Promised Land, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham. This victory underscores the theme of divine faithfulness and the importance of obedience to God's commands.

one
The repetition of "one" in this verse emphasizes the individual conquests of each king and their respective cities. It highlights the thoroughness and completeness of the Israelites' campaign in Canaan. Each "one" signifies a distinct victory, contributing to the overall success of the Israelites in taking possession of the land. This enumeration serves as a testament to God's power and the fulfillment of His promises, as each victory was achieved through His guidance and strength.

the king of Geder
Geder is another city whose king was defeated by the Israelites. While less is known about Geder compared to other cities, its inclusion in this list signifies its importance in the conquest narrative. The Hebrew root for Geder can mean "wall" or "enclosure," possibly indicating a fortified city. The defeat of the king of Geder represents the breaking down of barriers and the overcoming of obstacles in the Israelites' journey. It serves as a reminder of God's ability to bring down strongholds and provide victory to those who trust in Him.

one
The repetition of "one" here again underscores the methodical and divinely orchestrated nature of the conquest. Each "one" is a reminder of the individual battles fought and won, contributing to the larger narrative of God's people claiming their inheritance. This systematic approach reflects the order and purpose in God's plan, encouraging believers to trust in His timing and provision. The enumeration of these victories serves as a source of inspiration, reminding us that no challenge is too great when God is on our side.

Verse 13. - The king of Geder. Perhaps the same as Gederah in Joshua 15:36. If so, it is the Gedor of the Onomasticon, ten miles from Beit-Jibrin, or Eleutheropolis, now Jedireh. Conder, however, with whom Vandevelde seems to agree, places Geder in the mountain region, and identifies it with Gedor (Joshua 15:58) and the modern Jedur, in the Hebron mountain. So Keil and Delitzsch, Robinson, and others. The Gedor in 1 Chronicles 4:39 may be the same place. It is described as on the east side of the "gai," or ravine, but no clearer indication of the place is given. It is, however, unlikely that the Simeonites would have found the children of tiara undisturbed in the mountains of Hebron in the reign of Hezekiah (see vers. 40, 41). The LXX. reads Gerar, and this is very probably the true reading. There was a "Nahal," or winter torrent, there (Genesis 26:17, 19), and therefore possibly a "gal." The whole passage in 1 Chronicles should be consulted.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Debir,
דְּבִר֙ (də·ḇir)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1688: Debir -- an Amorite king, also the name of several places in Palestine

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 Geder,
גֶּ֖דֶר (ge·ḏer)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1445: Geder -- a city in Canaan

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


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