Joshua 12:11
Joshua 12:11 in Multiple Translations
the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
The king of Jarmuth. The king of Lachish.
The King of Iarmuth, one: the King of Lachish, one:
The king of Jarmuth, one; The king of Lachish, one;
the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
The king of Jerimoth one, the king of Lachis one,
Jarmuth, Lachish,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 12:11
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Joshua 12:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֶ֤לֶךְ
יַרְמוּת֙
אֶחָ֔ד
מֶ֥לֶךְ
לָכִ֖ישׁ
אֶחָֽד
מֶ֤לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יַרְמוּת֙
Yarmûwth
H3412
Jarmuth
N-proper
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
לָכִ֖ישׁ
Lâkîysh
H3923
Lachish
N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 12:11
מֶ֤לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יַרְמוּת֙
Yarmûwth
H3412
"Jarmuth"
N-proper
Jarmuth means heights, a city in Palestine given to the Levites. It is mentioned in the Bible as a Levitical city of Issachar. The city was allocated to the Gershonite Levites.
Definition: § Jarmuth = "heights" a Levitical city of Issachar allocated to the Gershonite Levites
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Jarmuth. See also: Joshua 10:3; Joshua 12:11; Nehemiah 11:29.
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
לָכִ֖ישׁ
Lâkîysh
H3923
"Lachish"
N-proper
Lachish is a city in Palestine, south of Jerusalem, which was conquered by Joshua and given to the tribe of Judah. Its name means invincible. Lachish was an Amorite city before Joshua's conquest.
Definition: § Lachish = "invincible" a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon and which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: Lachish. See also: Joshua 10:3; 2 Kings 18:14; Isaiah 36:2.
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — Joshua 12:11
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Context — The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
9the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one;
10the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;
11the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
12the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; 13the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 10:31–32 | And Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Libnah to Lachish. They laid siege to it and fought against it. And the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, and Joshua captured it on the second day. He put all the people to the sword, just as he had done to Libnah. |
| 2 | Joshua 10:3–23 | Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, “Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, because all the kings of the Amorites from the hill country have joined forces against us.” So Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal. The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand. Not one of them shall stand against you.” After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise. And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? “So the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.” There has been no day like it before or since, when the LORD listened to the voice of a man, because the LORD fought for Israel. Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal. Now the five kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah. And Joshua was informed: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in the cave at Makkedah.” So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them. But you, do not stop there. Pursue your enemies and attack them from behind. Do not let them reach their cities, for the LORD your God has delivered them into your hand.” So Joshua and the Israelites continued to inflict a terrible slaughter until they had finished them off, and the remaining survivors retreated to the fortified cities. The whole army returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah, and no one dared to utter a word against the Israelites. Then Joshua said, “Open the mouth of the cave and bring those five kings out to me.” So they brought the five kings out of the cave—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon. |
Joshua 12:11 Summary
Joshua 12:11 tells us about two more kings that the Israelites defeated, the king of Jarmuth and the king of Lachish. This shows us that God was with the Israelites and helped them win many battles, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 31:6. We can trust that God will be with us too, and help us overcome any challenges we face, as promised in Psalm 46:1 and Isaiah 41:10. By looking at the faith and trust of the Israelites, we can learn to have faith and trust in God's power and sovereignty in our own lives, as encouraged in Romans 8:28 and Philippians 4:13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the king of Jarmuth and the king of Lachish being mentioned together in Joshua 12:11?
The mention of these two kings together highlights the extent of the conquests of Joshua and the Israelites, as they defeated various kingdoms in the promised land, as seen in Joshua 12:9-10 and Joshua 12:12. This emphasizes God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Joshua?
Joshua 12:11 is part of a list of defeated kings, showcasing the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites the land, as stated in Joshua 1:3-4 and Joshua 11:23. This verse contributes to the overall theme of God's power and faithfulness in the conquest of Canaan.
What can we learn about God's character from the mention of these specific kings?
The fact that God enabled the Israelites to defeat these kings demonstrates His sovereignty and power, as seen in Psalm 24:8 and Isaiah 46:10. This highlights God's ability to fulfill His promises and bring about victory over any opposition, as stated in Romans 8:37.
How does this verse apply to our lives today?
Just as God gave the Israelites victory over their enemies, He can give us victory over our spiritual struggles, as promised in 1 Corinthians 15:57 and 2 Corinthians 2:14. We can trust in God's power and faithfulness to overcome any challenge we face, just as the Israelites trusted in Him to conquer the promised land, as seen in Hebrews 13:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of the king of Jarmuth and the king of Lachish reveal about God's plan for the Israelites, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- How does the list of defeated kings in Joshua 12, including the king of Jarmuth and the king of Lachish, demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people?
- What role did faith play in the Israelites' conquest of these kingdoms, and how can we exercise similar faith in our own lives, as encouraged in Hebrews 11:6 and Mark 11:22-24?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, trust in God's power and sovereignty to overcome the challenges we face, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10?
- How does the historical context of Joshua 12:11 inform our understanding of God's character and His relationship with His people, as described in Exodus 34:6-7 and Psalm 103:8?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 12:11
The king of Jarmuth, one,.... Whose name was Piram, a third of the five kings before observed, Joshua 10:3; the king of Lachish, one; another of them, whose name was Japhia, Joshua 10:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 12:11
7-13. For Baal-gad and Halak see Joshua 11:17. For the Canaanitish tribes see Joshua 3:10. Jericho — See Joshua 2:1. Ai and Bethel — See Joshua 7:2. Jerusalem — See Joshua 10:1.