1 These are the kings of the country whom the Israelites defeated, taking their land beyond the Jordan eastward, from the valley of Arnon to Mount Hermon, including all the lowland.
2 Sihon, king of the Amorites, who lived at Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer, which is on the edge of the Arnon (the border was at the middle of the valley), as far as the Jabbok river, that was the boundary with the Ammonites.
3 To him belonged half of Gilead and the lowland from the east side of the Lake of Chinneroth to the Beth-jeshimot road, on the east side of the sea of the lowland, that is the Salt Sea, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah.
4 Og, king of Bashan, one of the survivors of the Rephaim, who lived at Ashtaroth and Edrei,
5 ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah and all Bashan to the boundary of the Geshurites and Macathites, and over half of Gilead beyond the land of Sihon, king of Heshbon.
6 Moses, the servant of Yahweh, with the Israelites, defeated them and Moses gave their land to the Reubenites, the Gadites and half the tribe of Mannaseh as their inheritance.
7 Now these are the kings of the country whom Joshua and the Israelites defeated on the west side of the Jordan, from Baalgad, in the valley of Lebanon, to Mount Halak rising toward Seir. This is the land that Joshua divided among the tribes of Israel:
8 the hill country and the lowlands, the Arabah, the hillsides, the wilderness and the Negeb. This land had belonged to the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. And these were the defeated kings:
9 king of Jericho, king of Ai near Bethel.
10 king of Jerusalem, king of Hebron.
11 king of Jarmuth, king of Lachish.
12 king of Eglon, king of Gezer.
13 king of Debir, king of Geder.
14 king of Hormah, king of Arad.
15 king of Libnah, king of Adullam.
16 king of Makkedah, king of Bethel.
17 king of Tappuah, king of Hepher.
18 king of Aphek, king of Sharon.
19 king of Madon, king of Hazor.
20 king of Symoon, king of Achshaph.
21 king of Taanach, king of Megiddo.
22 king of Kedesh, king of Jokneam in Carmel.
23 king of Dor on the hillsides of Dor. king of Goiim in Galilee,
24 and king of Tirzah. Total number of all these kings: thirty-one.
Versículos relacionados com Joshua, 12:
Joshua chapter 12 is a record of the kings defeated by the Israelites during their achievements in the Promised Land. The names of the kings and cities that have been conquered are listed, highlighting God's great power and faithfulness to his people. Here are five verses related to the topics covered in Joshua 12:
Psalm 44:3: "It was not by your sword that they conquered the earth, nor by the force of your arm that reached the victory; it was by your right hand, your arm and the light of your face, because of your love to with they." This verse relates to the idea that it was God who gave victory to the Israelites in the conquest of the earth, not for human strength.
Deuteronomy 7:24: "Thou shalt surrender his kings into your hands, that his name shakes under the heavens; no one will resist you until they destroy them." This verse relates to God's promise that he would give the kings of Israel's enemies into his hands, and that they would be completely destroyed.
Psalm 20:7: "Some trust cars and others in horses, but we will mention the name of the Lord our God." This verse relates to the idea that Israelites' trust was not in their own abilities or strengths, but in God, who helped them defeat their enemies.
Psalm 136:18-22: "And killed famous kings, because his kindness is forever. Seom, king of the Amorites, because his benignity is forever; and the eagle, king of basan, because his benignity is to ever." This verse highlights God's faithfulness and power in defeating the kings and rulers of Israel's enemies, emphasizing the importance of their presence and helping during achievements.
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you; do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse relates to the trust and strength God has given to Israelites during achievements, showing that He has always been present to help and protect them.
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