Joshua 12:16

16 the king of Makkedah, the king of Bethel,

Joshua 12:16 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 12:16

The king of Makkedah, one
In a cave near to which five kings hid themselves, and were taken out and hanged, and the city afterwards was taken by Joshua, ( Joshua 10:16 ) ; which fell to the lot of the tribe of Judah, ( Joshua 15:41 ) ;

the king of Bethel, one;
a city near to Ai, about a mile from it, and yet had a king over it: it was taken at the same time that Ai was, ( Joshua 7:2 ) ( 8:17 ) ; and fell to the lot of Benjamin, ( Joshua 18:22 ) .

Joshua 12:16 In-Context

14 the king of Hormah, the king of Arad,
15 the king of Libnah, the king of Adullam,
16 the king of Makkedah, the king of Bethel,
17 the king of Tappuah, the king of Hepher,
18 the king of Aphek, the king of Sharon,
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