Joshua 12:10
New International Version
the king of Jerusalem one the king of Hebron one

New Living Translation
The king of Jerusalem The king of Hebron

English Standard Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Berean Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Berean Literal Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

King James Bible
The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

New King James Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

New American Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

NASB 1995
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

NASB 1977
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Legacy Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Amplified Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Berean Annotated Bible
the king of Jerusalem (city of peace), one; the king of Hebron (association), one;

Christian Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem one the king of Hebron one

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem one the king of Hebron one

American Standard Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

English Revised Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron,

Good News Translation
Jerusalem, Hebron,

International Standard Version
The king of Jerusalem: 1 The king of Hebron: 1

NET Bible
the king of Jerusalem (one), the king of Hebron (one),

New Heart English Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Webster's Bible Translation
The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

World English Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Berean Literal Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Young's Literal Translation
The king of Jerusalem, one; The king of Hebron, one;

Smith's Literal Translation
The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The king of Jerusalem one, the king of Hebron one.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

New American Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

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

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The one King of Jerusalem, the one King of Khebrun
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the king of Jerusalem, the king of Chebron,

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
9the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; 10the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one; 11the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;…

Cross References
the king of Jerusalem, one;

Joshua 10:1-5
Now Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai and devoted it to destruction—doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king—and that the people of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were living near them. / So Adoni-zedek and his people were greatly alarmed, because Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities; it was larger than Ai, and all its men were mighty. / Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, …

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.

2 Samuel 5:6-9
Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” …
the king of Hebron, one;

Joshua 10:36-37
Then Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron and fought against it. / They captured it and put to the sword its king, all its villages, and all the people. Joshua left no survivors, just as he had done at Eglon; he devoted to destruction Hebron and everyone in it.

Joshua 14:13-15
Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. / Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel. / (Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war.

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.
Joshua 10:3
Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying,

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;

Judges 1:7
Then Adoni-bezek said, “Seventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off have gathered the scraps under my table. As I have done to them, so God has repaid me.” And they brought him to Jerusalem, where he died.

1 Samuel 15:8
He captured Agag king of Amalek alive, but devoted all the others to destruction with the sword.

1 Samuel 31:8-10
The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his three sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. / They cut off Saul’s head, stripped off his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to proclaim the news in the temples of their idols and among their people. / They put his armor in the temple of the Ashtoreths and hung his body on the wall of Beth-shan.

2 Samuel 2:8-9
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.

2 Samuel 21:12
he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa.

1 Kings 2:5
Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet.

1 Chronicles 10:8-10
The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. / They stripped Saul, cut off his head, took his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to proclaim the news in the temple of their idols and among their people. / They put his armor in the temple of their gods and hung his head in the temple of Dagon.

1 Chronicles 27:29
Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.


Treasury of Scripture

The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Jerusalem

Joshua 10:23
And they did so, and brought forth those five kings unto him out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon.

Hebron

Joshua 10:3,23,36,37
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, …

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the king of Jerusalem, one;

Jerusalem was then a Jebusite stronghold positioned on key routes through the central hill country. Its king had joined the southern coalition against Israel and was defeated in Joshua’s campaign. The city itself remained under Jebusite control until David captured it and made it the capital of Israel.

Jos 10:1-5 Now Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua…
Jdg 1:8 Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem…
2Sa 5:6-9 Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem…

the king of Hebron, one;

Hebron was an ancient and influential city associated with Abraham and the burial place of the patriarchs. Its king also joined the alliance opposing Joshua and was defeated with the other southern rulers. The city later became part of Judah’s inheritance and served as David’s first royal capital over Judah.

Jos 10:36-37 Then Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon…
Jos 14:13-15 Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh…
Jdg 1:10 Judah also marched against the Canaanites…

Persons / Places / Events
1. King of Jerusalem
This refers to the ruler of Jerusalem during the time of Joshua's conquests. Jerusalem was a significant city in biblical history, later becoming the capital of Israel and the site of the Temple.

2. King of Hebron
The ruler of Hebron, another important city in the biblical account. Hebron is notable for its association with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and later as a city of refuge and a Levitical city.

3. Joshua's Conquests
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 promises to Israel.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment
The listing of defeated kings, including those of Jerusalem and Hebron, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Believers can trust in God's promises in their own lives.

Spiritual Warfare and Victory
Just as Joshua led Israel in physical battles, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. Victory comes through faith and obedience to God's commands.

Significance of Place in God's Plan
Jerusalem and Hebron are not just historical locations but are integral to God's redemptive plan. Recognizing the significance of place can deepen our understanding of God's work in history.

Leadership and Obedience
Joshua's leadership and the obedience of the Israelites serve as a model for Christian leadership and the importance of following God's direction.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 12:10?

2. How does Joshua 12:10 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises?

3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from the defeat of these kings?

4. How does Joshua 12:10 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis?

5. How can we apply the lessons of Joshua 12:10 to modern spiritual battles?

6. What role does obedience play in achieving victory, as seen in Joshua 12:10?

7. How does Joshua 12:10 fit into the historical context of the Israelite conquests?

8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 12:10?

9. Why is the listing of kings in Joshua 12:10 significant for understanding biblical history?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 12?


Joshua 12:10 is more than a ledger; it is a testimony that God remembers every promise, confronts every foe, and records every victory. One king of Jerusalem, one king of Hebron—both toppled by the Lord’s hand—affirm that no city is too fortified, no leader too powerful, and no detail too small for the God who fights for His people and fulfills His covenant down to the last precise tally.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Jerusalem,
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all 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 Hebron,
חֶבְר֖וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah

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


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