Joshua 12:20
12:19 The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
KJV
the king of Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
The king of Shimron–meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
What does Joshua 12:20 mean?
Joshua 12:20 is a verse in the book of Joshua, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include מֶלֶךְ (melek), שִׁמְרוֹן מְראוֹן (Shimrôwn Mᵉrʼôwn), אֶחָד (ʼechâd). It connects to 11 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Cross-references
Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.
Genesis 28:19And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first. Bethel: that is, The house of God
Joshua 2:1And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. sent: or, had sent lodged: Heb. lay
Joshua 12:9The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one;
Joshua 18:12And their border on the north side was from Jordan; and the border went up to the side of Jericho on the north side, and went up through the mountains westward; and the goings out thereof were at the wilderness of Bethaven.
Nehemiah 11:31The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages, from: or, of at: or, to
Proverbs 20:18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
Proverbs 24:6For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Hosea 4:15Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, yet let not Judah offend; and come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to Bethaven, nor swear, The LORD liveth.
Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. harmless: or, simple
Ephesians 5:15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Joshua 12:20 say?
Joshua 12:20 (King James Version) reads: "The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;"
Is Joshua 12:20 in the Old or New Testament?
Joshua 12:20 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Joshua.
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