Joshua 12:14
Joshua 12:14 in Multiple Translations
the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;
The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;
the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;
The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;
The king of Hormah. The king of Arad.
The King of Hormah, one: the King of Arad, one:
The king of Hormah, one; The king of Arad, one;
the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;
The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;
The king of Herma one, the king of Hered one,
Hormah, Arad,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 12:14
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Joshua 12:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֶ֤לֶךְ
חָרְמָה֙
אֶחָ֔ד
מֶ֥לֶךְ
עֲרָ֖ד
אֶחָֽד
מֶ֤לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
חָרְמָה֙
Chormâh
H2767
Hormah
N-proper
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
עֲרָ֖ד
ʻĂrâd
H6166
Arad
N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 12:14
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.
חָרְמָה֙
Chormâh
H2767
"Hormah"
N-proper
Hormah is a town in southern Judah, meaning devotion. It was conquered by Joshua and allotted to the tribe of Judah, also known as Zephath.
Definition: Hormah = "devotion" a town of the Canaanites, conquered by Joshua, allotted to Judah, and located in the south of Judah Another name of tse.phat (צְפַ֑ת "Zephath" H6857)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Hormah. See also: Numbers 14:45; Joshua 15:30; 1 Chronicles 4:30.
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.
עֲרָ֖ד
ʻĂrâd
H6166
"Arad"
N-proper
Arad was a place near ancient Palestine and also the name of a person in the Bible. Arad was a Benjamite who lived during the time of the Israelites' wilderness journey and was known for driving out the inhabitants of Gath. The name Arad means 'a wild ass'.
Definition: § Arad = "a wild ass" a royal city of the Canaanites north of the wilderness of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Arad. See also: Numbers 21:1; Joshua 12:14; 1 Chronicles 8:15.
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 12:14
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Context — The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
12the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;
13the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
14the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;
15the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; 16the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 21:1 | When the Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, heard that Israel was coming along the road to Atharim, he attacked Israel and captured some prisoners. |
| 2 | Numbers 14:45 | Then the Amalekites and Canaanites who lived in that part of the hill country came down, attacked them, and routed them all the way to Hormah. |
| 3 | Numbers 21:3 | And the LORD heard Israel’s plea and delivered up the Canaanites. Israel devoted them and their cities to destruction; so they named the place Hormah. |
Joshua 12:14 Summary
Joshua 12:14 lists two of the kings that Joshua and the Israelites defeated, the king of Hormah and the king of Arad, highlighting God's power and faithfulness to His people. This verse reminds us that God is always with us and will help us overcome any challenge, just as He did for the Israelites (Joshua 1:5, Deuteronomy 31:6). We can trust in God's power and faithfulness, just as the Israelites did, and remember that our victories are a result of His work in our lives (1 Corinthians 15:57, Psalms 27:1). By trusting in God, we can face any challenge with confidence and courage, knowing that He will be with us every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the king of Hormah and the king of Arad in Joshua 12:14?
The king of Hormah and the king of Arad are two of the thirty-one kings defeated by Joshua, as listed in Joshua 12:1-24, highlighting God's power and faithfulness to the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:24 and Joshua 23:3.
Why are these specific kings mentioned in this verse?
These kings are mentioned to demonstrate the extent of Joshua's conquests and God's fulfillment of His promises to the Israelites, as stated in Joshua 1:3 and Joshua 11:23.
What can we learn from the list of defeated kings in Joshua 12?
This list serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and power, encouraging believers to trust in Him, as seen in Psalms 27:1 and Romans 8:37, and to remember that our victories are ultimately a result of His work in our lives, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:57.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of Joshua?
Joshua 12:14 is part of a larger section, Joshua 12:1-24, which provides a summary of Joshua's military campaigns and the kings he defeated, demonstrating God's faithfulness to the Israelites and setting the stage for the division of the land, as seen in Joshua 13-22.
Reflection Questions
- What does the list of defeated kings in Joshua 12 reveal about God's character and His relationship with the Israelites?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting in God's power and faithfulness, as seen in Joshua 12:14, to my own life and challenges?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and faithfulness, just as the Israelites did in their conquest of Canaan?
- In what ways can I remember and celebrate God's victories in my life, just as the Israelites remembered their conquests in Joshua 12?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 12:14
The king of Hormah, one,.... Which was formerly called Zephath, Jude 1:17; see Joshua 15:3; the king of Arad, one; perhaps the same with Arath, which, Jerom (i) says, is the border of the land of
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 12:14
Verse 14. The king of Hormah] Supposed to be the place where the Israelites were defeated by the Canaanites see Numbers 14:45; and which probably was called Hormah, הרמה chormah, or destruction, from this circumstance.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 12:14
14. the king of Hormah] or Zephath, see Judges 1:17. Robinson would place it near the pass of Es-Sufah, W.S.W. of the Dead Sea, where the Israelites were defeated by the Canaanites (Numbers 14:44-45), and subsequently the Canaanites by the Israelites (Numbers 21:1-3). Arad] Near the wilderness of Kadesh, 20 Roman miles S. of Hebron. It is also mentioned in Numbers 21:1-3; Judges 1:16-17. Now probably Tell’ Arâd.
Sermons on Joshua 12:14
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Set Free From the Power of Serpents by Carter Conlon | In this sermon titled "Set Free from the Power of Serpents," the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to seek freedom from the influence of sin and the enemy. He encourages |