1 The kings of the country, whom the Israelites conquered and whose territory they took, on the further, eastern side of the Jordan, from the Wadi Arnon to Mount Hermon, with the entire Arabah to the east, were as follows:
2 Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived at Heshbon, ruled from Aroer which is on the edge of the Arnon Valley, including the bottom of the valley, half Gilead and as far as the Jabbok, the river forming the frontier with the Ammonites;
3 the eastern Arabah up to the Sea of Chinneroth, and as far as the Sea of the Arabah, or Salt Sea, on the eastern side, in the direction of Beth-Jeshimoth, and, in the south, the watered foothills of Mount Pisgah.
4 Og king of Bashan, one of the last of the Rephaim, who lived at Ashtaroth and Edrei,
5 ruled over Mount Hermon and Salecah, the whole of Bashan to the frontier of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and half Gilead to the frontier of Sihon king of Heshbon.
6 Moses, servant of Yahweh, and the Israelites conquered these, and Moses, servant of Yahweh, conferred their territory on the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
7 The kings of the country whom Joshua and the Israelites conquered on the nearer, western side of the Jordan, from Baal-Gad in the Vale of Lebanon to Mount Halak rising towards Seir, and whose heritage Joshua distributed to the tribes of Israel, dividing it up between them, were as follows:
8 In the highlands and the lowlands, in the Arabah and in the watered foothills, in the desert and in the Negeb, belonging to the Hittites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites and the Jebusites:
9 the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai near Bethel, one;
10 the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;
11 the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
12 the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;
13 the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
14 the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;
15 the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;
16 the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;
17 the king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;
18 the king of Aphek, one; the king of Sharon, one;
19 the king of Merom, one; the king of Hazor, one;
20 the king of Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
21 the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;
22 the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one;
23 the king of Dor, on the Slopes of Dor, one; the king of the nations in Galilee, one;
24 the king of Tirzah, one; 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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