New International Version the king of Shimron Meron one the king of Akshaph one New Living Translation The king of Shimron-meron The king of Acshaph English Standard Version the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Berean Standard Bible the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Berean Literal Bible the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; King James Bible The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; New King James Version the king of Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; New American Standard Bible the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; NASB 1995 the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; NASB 1977 the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Legacy Standard Bible the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Amplified Bible the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Berean Annotated Bible the king of Shimron-meron (watch-height of Meron), one; the king of Achshaph (I shall be bewitched), one; Christian Standard Bible the king of Shimron-meron one the king of Achshaph one Holman Christian Standard Bible the king of Shimron-meron one the king of Achshaph one American Standard Version the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; English Revised Version the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; GOD'S WORD® Translation the king of Shimron Meron, the king of Achshaph, Good News Translation Shimron Meron, Achshaph, International Standard Version The king of Shimron-meron: 1 The king of Achshaph: 1 NET Bible the king of Shimron Meron (one), the king of Acshaph (one), New Heart English Bible the king of Shim'on, one; the king of Maron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Webster's Bible Translation The king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; World English Bible the king of Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe king of Shimron-Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Berean Literal Bible the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Young's Literal Translation The king of Shimron-Meron, one; The king of Achshaph, one; Smith's Literal Translation The king of Shimron-Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe king of Semeron one, the king of Achsaph one, Catholic Public Domain Version the king of Shimron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; New American Bible the king of Shimron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; New Revised Standard Version the king of Shimron-meron one the king of Achshaph one Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe king of Shamrin and Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The one King of Shamrin, and of Maroon, the one King of Akhshaph OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Brenton Septuagint Translation the king of Symoon, the king of Mambroth, the king of Aziph, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan…19the king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one; 20the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; 21the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;… Cross References the king of Shimron-meron, one; Joshua 11:1 Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph; Joshua 19:15 It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages. the king of Achshaph, one; Judges 1:31 Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. Joshua 19:25 Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, Joshua 11:10-11 At that time Joshua turned back and captured Hazor and put its king to the sword, because Hazor was formerly the head of all these kingdoms. / The Israelites put everyone in Hazor to the sword, devoting them to destruction. Nothing that breathed remained, and Joshua burned down Hazor itself. Deuteronomy 7:24 He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them. Numbers 21:24 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. Judges 1:8 Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire. 1 Kings 9:21 their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day. 2 Samuel 8:2 David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. 1 Chronicles 18:1 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. 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 10:9 “Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus? Jeremiah 25:9 behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. Matthew 11:21-22 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. Luke 10:13-14 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. Treasury of Scripture The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; Shimron-meron Joshua 11:1 And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph, Joshua 19:15 And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. Achshaph Joshua 11:1 And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph, Joshua 19:25 And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph, Jump to Previous Achshaph Ach'shaph Acshaph ShimronJump to Next Achshaph Ach'shaph Acshaph ShimronJoshua 12 1. The two kings whose countries Moses took and disposed of7. The thirty-one kings on the other side of Jordan which Joshua smote the king of Shimron-meron, one; Shimron-meron was a fortified Canaanite city in northern Galilee, associated with the coalition led by Jabin of Hazor against Israel. Its king’s defeat reflects the collapse of Canaanite resistance throughout the north as Joshua carried out the Lord’s command to take the land. Jos 11:1 Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things… the king of Achshaph, one; Achshaph lay in the northern region of Canaan and joined the northern alliance opposing Israel. The defeat of its king records another completed conquest and confirms that the land came into Israel’s possession according to God’s promise. Jdg 1:31 Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon,… Persons / Places / Events 1. King of Shimron-meronThis refers to the ruler of Shimron-meron, a city in the region of Canaan. The city was one of the many that Joshua and the Israelites conquered during their campaign to take possession of the Promised Land. 2. King of Achshaph This is the ruler of Achshaph, another city in Canaan. Like Shimron-meron, Achshaph was part of the coalition of cities that opposed Israel's advance and was subsequently defeated by Joshua. 3. Joshua's Conquest The listing of these kings is part of a broader account of Joshua's military victories in Canaan. This chapter summarizes the kings and territories defeated by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of PromisesThe conquest of Canaan, including the defeat of kings like those of Shimron-meron and Achshaph, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land. The Importance of Obedience Joshua's success was rooted in his obedience to God's commands. This serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning our actions with God's will to achieve His purposes. Spiritual Warfare and Victory The physical battles faced by Joshua can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual warfare. Believers are called to be vigilant and rely on God's strength to overcome spiritual adversaries. The Consequences of Resistance to God The fate of the Canaanite kings serves as a warning about the consequences of resisting God's plans. It underscores the importance of submitting to God's authority. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 12:20?2. How does Joshua 12:20 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Joshua 12:20's list of defeated kings? 4. How does Joshua 12:20 connect with God's commands in Deuteronomy regarding the Promised Land? 5. In what ways can we trust God to overcome obstacles in our lives? 6. How does Joshua 12:20 inspire us to rely on God's strength today? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in Joshua 12:20? 8. How does Joshua 12:20 fit into the overall narrative of the conquest of Canaan? 9. What theological significance does Joshua 12:20 hold in the context of God's promises to Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 12? Joshua 12:20 may read like a brief ledger entry, yet it proclaims that God kept His word down to the last, seemingly minor king. Shimron-meron and Achshaph represent real places, real resistance, and real triumph accomplished by the Lord through Joshua’s obedient leadership. Their inclusion assures us that no foe, however small or distant, escapes God’s notice or His power to save His people completely. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the kingמֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Shimron-meron, מְראוֹן֙ (mə·r·’ō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8112: Shimron-meron -- a Canaanite city conquered by Joshua 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 Achshaph, אַכְשָׁ֖ף (’aḵ·šāp̄) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 407: Achshaph -- a place in northern Canaan one; אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first Additonal Resources Joshua 12:20 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 12:20 Bible Gateway Joshua 12:20 Bible.com Joshua 12:20 NIV |



