Joshua 12:16

16 The king of Maceda 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 The king of Herma one, the king of Hered one,
15 The king of Lebna one, the king of Odullam one,
16 The king of Maceda one, the king of Bethel one,
17 The king of Taphua one, the king of Opher one,
18 The king of Aphec one, the king of Saron one,
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