New International Version He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salekah, all of Bashan to the border of the people of Geshur and Maakah, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. New Living Translation He ruled a territory stretching from Mount Hermon to Salecah in the north and to all of Bashan in the east, and westward to the borders of the kingdoms of Geshur and Maacah. This territory included the northern half of Gilead, as far as the boundary of King Sihon of Heshbon. English Standard Version and ruled over Mount Hermon and Salecah and all Bashan to the boundary of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and over half of Gilead to the boundary of Sihon king of Heshbon. Berean Standard Bible He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all of Bashan up to the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Berean Literal Bible and reigned over Mount Hermon, and over Salcah, and over all Bashan as far as the border of the Geshurite and the Maachathite, and over half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. King James Bible And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. New King James Version and reigned over Mount Hermon, over Salcah, over all Bashan, as far as the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and over half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. New American Standard Bible and ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, and all Bashan, as far as the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half of Gilead, as far as the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. NASB 1995 and ruled over Mount Hermon and Salecah and all Bashan, as far as the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half of Gilead, as far as the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. NASB 1977 and ruled over Mount Hermon and Salecah and all Bashan, as far as the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half of Gilead, as far as the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Legacy Standard Bible and ruled over Mount Hermon and Salecah and all Bashan, as far as the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half of Gilead, as far as the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Amplified Bible and ruled over Mount Hermon and Salecah and all of Bashan to the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and over half of Gilead, as far as the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Berean Annotated Bible He ruled over Mount Hermon (a sanctuary), Salecah (migration), all of Bashan (fruitful) up to the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites (she has pressed), and half of Gilead (rocky region) to the border of Sihon (warrior) king of Heshbon (stronghold). Christian Standard Bible He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all Bashan up to the Geshurite and Maacathite border, and half of Gilead to the border of King Sihon of Heshbon. Holman Christian Standard Bible He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all Bashan up to the Geshurite and Maacathite border, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon, king of Heshbon. American Standard Version and ruled in mount Hermon, and in Salecah, and in all Bashan, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Contemporary English Version His kingdom stretched north to Mount Hermon, east to the town of Salecah, and included the land of Bashan as far west as the borders of the kingdoms of Geshur and Maacah. He also ruled the northern half of Gilead. English Revised Version and ruled in mount Hermon, and in Salecah, and in all Bashan, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. GOD'S WORD® Translation He ruled Mount Hermon, Salecah, all of Bashan to the border of Geshur and Maacath, and half of Gilead to the border of King Sihon of Heshbon. Good News Translation His kingdom included Mount Hermon, Salecah, and all of Bashan as far as the boundaries of Geshur and Maacah, as well as half of Gilead, as far as the territory of King Sihon of Heshbon. International Standard Version ruling over Mount Hermon, Salecah, and all of Bashan as far as the border of the descendants of Geshur, the descendants of Maacath, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. NET Bible and ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all of Bashan to the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and half of Gilead as far as the border of King Sihon of Heshbon. New Heart English Bible and ruled in Mount Hermon, and in Salecah, and in all Bashan, to the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half of Gilead, as far as the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Webster's Bible Translation And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, to the border of the Geshurites, and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all of Bashan up to the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. World English Bible and ruled in Mount Hermon, and in Salecah, and in all Bashan, to the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand ruling in Mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, to the border of the Geshurite, and the Maachathite, and the half of Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Berean Literal Bible and reigned over Mount Hermon, and over Salcah, and over all Bashan as far as the border of the Geshurite and the Maachathite, and over half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Young's Literal Translation and ruling in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, unto the border of the Geshurite, and the Maachathite, and the half of Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Smith's Literal Translation And he ruled in mount Hermon and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, even to the bound of Geshurite and the Maachathite and half Gilead, the bound of Sihon, king of Heshbon. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf Gessuri and Machati, and of half Galaad: the borders of Sehon the king of Hesebon. Catholic Public Domain Version with Geshur and Maacati, and one half of Gilead, these were the borders of Sihon, the king of Heshbon. New American Bible He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, and all Bashan as far as the boundary of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and over half of Gilead as far as the territory of Sihon, king of Heshbon. New Revised Standard Version and ruled over Mount Hermon and Salecah and all Bashan to the boundary of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and over half of Gilead to the boundary of King Sihon of Heshbon. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd ruled in mount Ashimon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, to the border of En-dor and of Maacath, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he was authorized over the mountain of Ashimun and over Salka and over all Bayshan unto the borders of Eindor and of Makath and half of Gelad and the border of Sihon, King of Kheshbon OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and ruled in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half Gilead, even unto the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Brenton Septuagint Translation ruling from mount Aermon and from Secchai, and over all the land of Basan to the borders of Gergesi, and Machi, and the half of Galaad of the borders of Seon king of Esebon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Kings Defeated East of the Jordan…4And Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei. 5He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all of Bashan up to the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. 6Moses, the servant of the LORD, and the Israelites had struck them down and given their land as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.… Cross References He ruled over Mount Hermon, Deuteronomy 3:8 At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon— Deuteronomy 3:9 which the Sidonians call Sirion but the Amorites call Senir— Deuteronomy 4:48-49 extending from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Siyon (that is, Hermon), / including all the Arabah on the east side of the Jordan and as far as the Sea of the Arabah, below the slopes of Pisgah. Salecah, Deuteronomy 3:10 all the cities of the plateau, all of Gilead, and all of Bashan as far as the cities of Salecah and Edrei in the kingdom of Og. Joshua 13:11 also Gilead and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salecah— 1 Chronicles 5:11 The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah: all of Bashan Deuteronomy 3:13 To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) Joshua 13:12 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 13:30 The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; up to the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, Deuteronomy 3:14 Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. Joshua 13:13 but the Israelites did not drive out the Geshurites or the Maacathites. So Geshur and Maacath dwell among the Israelites to this day. 2 Samuel 10:6 When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. and half of Gilead Deuteronomy 3:12 So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. Joshua 13:8 The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them: Numbers 32:33 So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Numbers 21:21-24 Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, / “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” / But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. … Treasury of Scripture And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, to the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Hermon Joshua 12:1 Now these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other side Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the river Arnon unto mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east: Joshua 11:3 And to the Canaanite on the east and on the west, and to the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite in the mountains, and to the Hivite under Hermon in the land of Mizpeh. Deuteronomy 3:8,9 And we took at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites the land that was on this side Jordan, from the river of Arnon unto mount Hermon; … Salcah Joshua 13:11 And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salcah; Deuteronomy 3:10 All the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan, unto Salchah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan. unto the Deuteronomy 3:14 Jair the son of Manasseh took all the country of Argob unto the coasts of Geshuri and Maachathi; and called them after his own name, Bashanhavothjair, unto this day. 1 Samuel 27:8 And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt. 2 Samuel 3:3 And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; Jump to Previous Bashan Border Boundary Half Hermon Heshbon Maacah Maacathites Ma-Ac'athites Maachathite Maachathites Mount Mountain Reigned Ruled Ruling Salcah Salecah Sal'ecah SihonJump to Next Bashan Border Boundary Half Hermon Heshbon Maacah Maacathites Ma-Ac'athites Maachathite Maachathites Mount Mountain Reigned Ruled Ruling Salcah Salecah Sal'ecah SihonJoshua 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 He ruled over Mount Hermon, Og’s kingdom extended northward to Mount Hermon, the prominent mountain range marking the northern reaches of Bashan. Its snow-fed streams contributed to the Jordan watershed. Deu 3:8 At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites… Salecah, Salecah stood at the southeastern edge of Bashan and helped secure Og’s eastern frontier against the desert regions. Deu 3:10 all the cities of the plateau, all of Gilead,… all of Bashan Bashan was a fertile plateau east of the Sea of Galilee, noted for productive pastureland, fortified cities, and agricultural wealth. It formed the heart of Og’s Amorite kingdom. Deu 3:13 To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead… up to the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, Og’s territory reached toward the neighboring peoples of Geshur and Maacah, whose lands lay beyond Israel’s full control. Deu 3:14 He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair… and half of Gilead Gilead extended south from Bashan and was divided between Og’s kingdom and the territory formerly ruled by Sihon. After the conquest, this land was allotted to the eastern tribes of Israel. Deu 3:12 So at that time we took possession of this land… to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. Sihon ruled the Amorite kingdom south of Og’s domain from Heshbon. The defeat of both kings gave Israel control of the central Transjordan region. Num 21:21-24 Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites,… Persons / Places / Events 1. Mount HermonA significant mountain in the northern part of Israel, often associated with the northern boundary of the Promised Land. It is known for its height and snow-capped peaks. 2. Salecah A city located in the region of Bashan, which was part of the territory ruled by King Og. It served as a strategic location in the ancient Near East. 3. Bashan A fertile region east of the Jordan River, known for its rich pastures and strong cities. It was ruled by King Og, one of the last of the Rephaim. 4. Geshurites and Maacathites These were small kingdoms or tribal groups located near Bashan. They were not fully conquered by the Israelites and maintained a distinct identity. 5. Sihon, King of Heshbon A powerful Amorite king defeated by the Israelites under Moses' leadership. His territory was located to the south of Bashan. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in ConquestThe detailed listing of territories conquered by Israel demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty over their lives and circumstances. The Importance of Obedience The Israelites' success in conquering these lands was contingent upon their obedience to God's commands. Similarly, our spiritual victories are often linked to our willingness to follow God's guidance. Spiritual Boundaries Just as Israel had physical boundaries, Christians are called to establish spiritual boundaries in their lives to maintain holiness and avoid compromise with worldly influences. Legacy of Faith The conquest of these lands was not just for the immediate generation but for future generations of Israelites. Our actions and faith today can have a lasting impact on those who come after us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 12:5?2. How does Joshua 12:5 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Joshua 12:5? 4. How does Joshua 12:5 connect to God's covenant with Israel in Deuteronomy? 5. How can Joshua 12:5 inspire us to trust God's plan in our lives? 6. What does Joshua 12:5 teach about God's power over earthly kingdoms and rulers? 7. How does Joshua 12:5 reflect God's sovereignty over the land and its inhabitants? 8. What historical evidence supports the conquest described in Joshua 12:5? 9. How does Joshua 12:5 fit into the broader narrative of Israel's journey to the Promised Land? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 12? Verse 5. - The Geshurites. See Joshua 13:2, 11, 13; and Deuteronomy 3:14; also 2 Samuel 13:37, where we find the principality of Geshur still in possession of its independence. It was in the northeast corner of Bashan, abutting upon Syria, and is called "Geshur in Syria" (2 Samuel 15:8). It is perhaps an instance of undesigned coincidence that Maachah, the mother of Absalom and the daughter of the king of Geshur, was so named, since she probably derived her name from the adjoining territory of Maachah (see note on Joshua 13:2). Joshua 12:5 catalogs conquered regions to spotlight God’s faithfulness in vivid geographic detail. Every mountain, city, pasture, and border line shouts that the LORD keeps His promises completely and concretely. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He ruledוּ֠מֹשֵׁל (ū·mō·šêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 4910: To rule, have dominion, reign over Mount בְּהַ֨ר (bə·har) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Hermon, חֶרְמ֤וֹן (ḥer·mō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2768: Hermon -- 'sacred', a mountain in southern Aram (Syria) and Northern Israel Salecah, וּבְסַלְכָה֙ (ū·ḇə·sal·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5548: Salecah -- a city on the eastern border of Bashan all וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of Bashan הַבָּשָׁ֔ן (hab·bā·šān) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1316: Bashan -- 'smooth', a region East of the Jordan up to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the border גְּב֥וּל (gə·ḇūl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of the Geshurites הַגְּשׁוּרִ֖י (hag·gə·šū·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1651: Geshurites -- inhabitants of Geshur, also a people South of Philistia and Maacathites, וְהַמַּעֲכָתִ֑י (wə·ham·ma·‘ă·ḵā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4602: Maacathite -- inhabitant of Maacah and half וַחֲצִי֙ (wa·ḥă·ṣî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2677: The half, middle of Gilead הַגִּלְעָ֔ד (hag·gil·‘āḏ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites to the border גְּב֖וּל (gə·ḇūl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of Sihon סִיח֥וֹן (sî·ḥō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5511: Sihon -- a king of the Amorites king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Heshbon. חֶשְׁבּֽוֹן׃ (ḥeš·bō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2809: Heshbon -- a place East of the Jordan Additonal Resources Joshua 12:5 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 12:5 Bible Gateway Joshua 12:5 Bible.com Joshua 12:5 NIV |
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