Joshua 12:15
Joshua 12:15 in Multiple Translations
the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;
The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;
the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;
The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;
The king of Libnah. The king of Adullam.
The King of Libnah, one: the King of Adullam, one:
The king of Libnah, one; The king of Adullam, one;
the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;
The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;
The king of Lebna one, the king of Odullam one,
Libnah, Adullam,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 12:15
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Joshua 12:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֶ֤לֶךְ
לִבְנָה֙
אֶחָ֔ד
מֶ֥לֶךְ
עֲדֻלָּ֖ם
אֶחָֽד
מֶ֤לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
לִבְנָה֙
Libnâh
H3841
Libnah
N-proper
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
עֲדֻלָּ֖ם
ʻĂdullâm
H5725
Adullam
N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 12:15
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.
לִבְנָה֙
Libnâh
H3841
"Libnah"
N-proper
Libnah was a city in Palestine, originally a Canaanite royal city, later captured by Joshua and allocated to Judah.
Definition: § Libnah = "pavement" a royal city of the Canaanites in the southwest captured by Joshua; allocated to Judah and made a Levitical city
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Libnah. See also: Numbers 33:20; Joshua 21:13; Isaiah 37:8.
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.
עֲדֻלָּ֖ם
ʻĂdullâm
H5725
"Adullam"
N-proper
Adullam was a town in Palestine, originally inhabited by Canaanites. It was allotted to the tribe of Judah and is notable as the site where David hid in a cave. Adullam's name means justice of the people.
Definition: Adullam = "justice of the people" a town of the Canaanites allotted to Judah and lying in the lowlands; site of the cave where David hid Also named: a.dul.la.mi (עֲדֻלָּמִי "Adullamite" H5726)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Adullam. See also: Joshua 12:15; 1 Chronicles 11:15; Micah 1:15.
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 12:15
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Context — The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
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; 17the king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 10:29–30 | Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Makkedah to Libnah and fought against Libnah. And the LORD also delivered that city and its king into the hand of Israel, and Joshua put all the people to the sword, leaving no survivors. And he did to the king of Libnah as he had done to the king of Jericho. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 22:1 | So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. |
Joshua 12:15 Summary
Joshua 12:15 lists the king of Libnah and the king of Adullam as two of the many kings defeated by the Israelites, showing how God gave them victory over their enemies, just as He promised in Genesis 12:7 and Joshua 1:3. This verse reminds us that God is faithful to His promises and will give us the strength we need to overcome any challenge, as seen in Philippians 4:13. By trusting in God's power and promises, we can have confidence in His presence and provision in our lives, just as the Israelites did in Joshua's time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing the kings of various cities in Joshua 12:15?
The list of kings in Joshua 12:15, including the king of Libnah and the king of Adullam, serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to the Israelites in fulfilling His promise to give them the land, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 21:43-45.
Where are Libnah and Adullam located?
The exact locations of Libnah and Adullam are not certain, but based on Joshua 12:15 and other biblical references, it is believed that they were cities in the territory of Judah, as mentioned in Joshua 15:42 and 1 Samuel 22:1.
Why does the Bible mention the king of each city individually?
The Bible mentions the king of each city individually in Joshua 12:15 to emphasize the completeness of the conquest and God's sovereignty over all the nations, as declared in Psalms 103:19 and Isaiah 40:23-24.
What can we learn from the conquest of these cities?
The conquest of the cities listed in Joshua 12:15, including Libnah and Adullam, teaches us about the importance of trusting in God's power and promises, as seen in Joshua 1:9 and Hebrews 11:30-34.
Reflection Questions
- How does the list of conquered kings in Joshua 12:15 encourage me to trust in God's power and promises in my own life?
- What does the mention of specific cities and kings in Joshua 12:15 reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- In what ways can I apply the lessons of conquest and trust from Joshua 12:15 to my own spiritual battles and challenges?
- How does the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites, as seen in Joshua 12:15, inspire me to be faithful to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 12:15
The king of Libnah, one,.... Taken at the same time as the kings of Makkedah, Debir, and of other places were, Joshua 10:29; the king of Adullam, one; a city in the tribe of Judah, Joshua 15:35;
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 12:15
Verse 15. Adullam] A city belonging to the tribe of Judah, Joshua 15:35. In a cave at this place David often secreted himself during his persecution by Saul; 1 Samuel 22:1.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 12:15
15. Libnah] See Joshua 10:29-30. Adullam] In the low country of Judah, a place of great antiquity (Genesis 38:1; Genesis 38:12; Genesis 38:20). The limestone cliffs of the locality are pierced with extensive caverns, one of which is famous as the refuge of David (1 Samuel 22:1; 2 Samuel 23:13). The city was fortified by Rehoboam (2 Chronicles 11:7). Adullam has been traditionally identified with a place called Khureitun, where is a great cave which has been explored by Captain Warren and Lieutenant Conder. Later writers are inclined to place it at Deir Dubbân, about six miles north of Beit Jibrîn (Eleutheropolis). M. Clermont Ganneau, however, was the first to discover the site of Adullam and the existing name of Ayd el Mieh, which preserves all the essential letters of the Hebrew. Lieutenant Conder has now made a careful survey of the spot.
He finds the ruins of an ancient town (Genesis 38:1; Genesis 38:12; Genesis 38:20), strongly situated (Joshua 12:15, and 2 Chronicles 11:7) on a height commanding the broad valley of Elah, which was the highway by which the Philistines invaded Judah (1 Samuel 17:19), and where David killed Goliath. Roads connect it with Hebron, Bethlehem, and Tell es Safiyeh—the probable site of Gath. There are terraces of the hill for cultivation, scarped rock for fortification, tombs, wells, and aqueducts. The “Cave” is a series of caves, some of moderate size and some small, but quite capable of housing David’s band of followers.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 12:15
15. Libnah — See Joshua 10:29. Adullam is placed, in Joshua 15:35, among the cities of the valley between Jarmuth and Socho. Eusebius and Jerome place it ten miles east of Eleutheropolis, but its site has not been ascertained.
Sermons on Joshua 12:15
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(1 Samuel) God’s Idea of a Team by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of David and the 400 men who gathered around him in distress, debt, and discontentment. He emphasizes that God calls and brings to |
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David's Flight From Saul by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith encourages believers to take ventures in faith and make themselves available for God's work. He emphasizes the power of one person who is totally |
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A Lion in a Pit on a Snowy Day by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of David and his men taking refuge in a cave. The speaker expresses a desire to know what exactly happened in that cave and sugges |
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 35 Psalm 142 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons teaches on Psalm 142, emphasizing David's desperate prayer while hiding in the cave of Adullam from King Saul. He highlights how David cried out to the Lord, expressin |
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In the Lord's Army by Keith Keyser | Keith Keyser preaches on the parallels between the valiant warriors of Special Operations forces in modern armies and David's Mighty Men in Biblical times. He highlights how David |