Joshua 12:16

16 the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Beit-El, 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 the king of Hormah, one; the king of `Arad, one;
15 the king of Livna, one; the king of `Adullam, one;
16 the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Beit-El, one;
17 the king of Tappuach, one; the king of Hefer, one;
18 the king of Afek, one; the king of Lassharon, one;
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