Joshua 12:16

16 he king of Makkedah one The king of Bethel one

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 he king of Hormah one The king of Arad one
15 he king of Libnah one The king of Adullam one
16 he king of Makkedah one The king of Bethel one
17 he king of Tappuah one The king of Hepher one
18 he king of Aphek one The king of Lasharon one
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