New International Version the king of Libnah one the king of Adullam one New Living Translation The king of Libnah The king of Adullam English Standard Version the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Berean Standard Bible the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Berean Literal Bible the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; King James Bible The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; New King James Version the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; New American Standard Bible the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; NASB 1995 the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; NASB 1977 the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Legacy Standard Bible the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Amplified Bible the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Berean Annotated Bible the king of Libnah (pavement), one; the king of Adullam (justice of the people), one; Christian Standard Bible the king of Libnah one the king of Adullam one Holman Christian Standard Bible the king of Libnah one the king of Adullam one American Standard Version the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; English Revised Version the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; GOD'S WORD® Translation the king of Libnah, the king of Adullam, Good News Translation Libnah, Adullam, International Standard Version The king of Libnah: 1 The king of Adullam: 1 NET Bible the king of Libnah (one), the king of Adullam (one), New Heart English Bible the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Webster's Bible Translation The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; World English Bible the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Berean Literal Bible the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Young's Literal Translation The king of Libnah, one; The king of Adullam, one; Smith's Literal Translation The king of Libnah, one: the king of Adallam, one; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe king of Lebna one, the king of Odullam one, Catholic Public Domain Version the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; New American Bible the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; New Revised Standard Version the king of Libnah one the king of Adullam one Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe king of Libnah, one; the king of Adam, one; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The one King of Lebna, the one King of Arlam OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Brenton Septuagint Translation the king of Lebna, the king of Odollam, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan…14the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one; 15the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; 16the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;… Cross References the king of Libnah, one; Joshua 10:29-30 Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Makkedah to Libnah and fought against Libnah. / And the LORD also delivered that city and its king into the hand of Israel, and Joshua put all the people to the sword, leaving no survivors. And he did to the king of Libnah as he had done to the king of Jericho. 2 Kings 8:22 So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time. 2 Kings 19:8 When the Rabshakeh heard that the king of Assyria had left Lachish, he withdrew and found the king fighting against Libnah. the king of Adullam, one; Joshua 15:35 Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, 1 Samuel 22:1-2 So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. 2 Samuel 23:13 At harvest time, three of the thirty chief men went down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. 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 1:1-2 After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.” 1 Samuel 15:8 He captured Agag king of Amalek alive, but devoted all the others to destruction with the sword. 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. 2 Kings 23:29 During Josiah’s reign, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt marched up to help the king of Assyria at the Euphrates River. King Josiah went out to confront him, but Neco faced him and killed him at Megiddo. 1 Chronicles 1:43 These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah. Isaiah 10:9 “Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus? Jeremiah 46:2 concerning Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah: Ezekiel 30:21 “Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt. See, it has not been bound up for healing, or splinted for strength to hold the sword. Treasury of Scripture The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Joshua 10:29,30 Then Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, unto Libnah, and fought against Libnah: … Adullam 1 Samuel 22:1 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. Jump to Previous Adullam LibnahJump to Next Adullam LibnahJoshua 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 Libnah, one; Libnah was a fortified city in Judah’s Shephelah, included among the cities conquered under Joshua. It was later assigned to the priests and remained important enough to rebel against Judah in Jehoram’s reign. Its defeat helped secure Israel’s control of the southern lowlands. Jos 10:29-30 Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Makkedah… the king of Adullam, one; Adullam stood in the Shephelah near key routes through the southern part of Canaan. Its king’s defeat marked another step in breaking Canaanite resistance in the region. The city later became known as the refuge of David during his flight from Saul. Jos 15:35 Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, Persons / Places / Events 1. King of LibnahLibnah was a city in the Shephelah region of Judah. The king of Libnah was one of the Canaanite kings defeated by Joshua during the conquest of the Promised Land. The name "Libnah" means "whiteness" in Hebrew, possibly referring to the white stones or chalky soil of the area. 2. King of Adullam Adullam was another city in the Shephelah, known for its strategic location. The king of Adullam was also defeated by Joshua. Adullam is historically significant as the location of the Cave of Adullam, where David sought refuge from King Saul. 3. Joshua's Conquest This verse is part of a larger passage listing the kings defeated by Joshua as he led the Israelites into the Promised Land. This conquest was a fulfillment of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of Abraham. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in FulfillmentThe listing of defeated kings, including those of Libnah and Adullam, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Believers can trust in God's promises in their own lives. The Importance of Obedience Joshua's success in conquering these cities was due to his obedience to God's commands. Obedience to God leads to victory in spiritual battles. Historical and Spiritual Significance Understanding the historical context of these cities enriches our comprehension of biblical events and their spiritual implications. God's Sovereignty Over Nations The defeat of these kings illustrates God's sovereignty over all nations and leaders. Believers can find comfort in God's ultimate control over world events. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 12:15?2. How does Joshua 12:15 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What lessons can we learn from the defeat of "the king of Libnah"? 4. How does Joshua 12:15 connect to God's command in Deuteronomy 7:1-2? 5. How can we apply the obedience shown in Joshua 12:15 to our lives? 6. What does Joshua 12:15 teach about God's sovereignty over earthly kingdoms? 7. What historical evidence supports the existence of the kings listed in Joshua 12:15? 8. How does Joshua 12:15 reflect God's promise to Israel? 9. Why is the defeat of these kings significant in Joshua 12:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 12? Verse 15. - Adullam. In the Shephelah (valley in our version. See ch. 15:33-35). Canon Tristram in his 'Bible Lands,' as well as Conder in his 'Handbook,' identify this with Aid-el-Me, or Mich. In the Quarterly Paper of the Palestine Exploration Fund for July, 1875 (see also Jan., 1874), Lieut. Conder details a visit to this place, previously identified by M. Clermont-Ganneau. These explorers reject the idea approved by Vandevelde and others, that this Deir Dabban is the ancient Adullam. The place he prefers fulfils all requirements. It is in the Shephelah. It is near Jarmuth and Socoh. It is an ancient site with "rock cut tombs, good water supply, and main road, and communications from different sides, and it is moreover a strong military position. It contains no remarkable cave, but a number of small ones, now used as habitations by the peasantry." Keilah, which David saved from the Philistines (1 Samuel 23:1-5), was within a reasonable distance. The present name, Aid-el-Me or Mieh, the feast of the hundred, may be a misapprehension of the word Adullam similar to that which converts the Welsh "yr eifel," in Carnarvonshire, into the English "the rivals," or which identifies in many English names the English burn (brook) with the French borne (boundary). One of the greatest objections to the theory is that the Hebrew so frequently speaks of the place as Cave-Adullam (Ma'arah-Adullam), as though some special cave existed there. Adullam plays a somewhat important part in Scripture history. We hear of it as early as Genesis 38, where Hirah the Adullamite is spoken of as a friend of the patriarch Judah.. It is well known as the refuge of David and his mighty men (1 Samuel 22:1; 2 Samuel 23:13-17). It was the place where David composed two of his psalms, the 57th and the 142nd. Rehoboam fortified it (2 Chronicles 11:7). It seems to be regarded as a refuge in Micah 1:15. And it is mentioned among the cities re-occupied after the return from the captivity in Nehemiah 11:30. Joshua 12:15 is more than a historical footnote. By naming each defeated king individually, the verse celebrates God’s precise, complete faithfulness to His promises (Joshua 21:43-45). Libnah and Adullam, once ruled by enemies, became instruments of blessing and refuge. Their stories call believers to trust God for total victory over every stronghold, to steward that victory with obedience, and to remember that conquered ground can become a platform for future ministry and protection. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the kingמֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Libnah, לִבְנָה֙ (liḇ·nāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3841: Libnah -- a city in soutwest Judah, also a place in the wilderness 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 Adullam, עֲדֻלָּ֖ם (‘ă·ḏul·lām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5725: Adullam -- a Canaanite city one; אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first Additonal Resources Joshua 12:15 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 12:15 Bible Gateway Joshua 12:15 Bible.com Joshua 12:15 NIV |
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