Joshua 12:16
Joshua 12:16 in Multiple Translations
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;
The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Beth-el, one;
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Beth-el, one;
The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Beth-el, one;
The king of Makkedah. The king of Bethel.
The King of Makkedah, one: the King of Beth-el, one:
The king of Mekkedah, one; The king of Beth-El, one;
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;
The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Beth-el, one;
The king of Maceda one, the king of Bethel one,
Makkedah, Bethel,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 12:16
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Joshua 12:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֶ֤לֶךְ
מַקֵּדָה֙
אֶחָ֔ד
מֶ֥לֶךְ
בֵּֽית
אֵ֖ל
אֶחָֽד
מֶ֤לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
מַקֵּדָה֙
Maqqêdâh
H4719
Makkedah
N-proper
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
בֵּֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
אֵ֖ל
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 12:16
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.
מַקֵּדָה֙
Maqqêdâh
H4719
"Makkedah"
N-proper
Makkedah, a place in Palestine where Joshua captured five Canaanite kings, meaning 'place of shepherds'.
Definition: § Makkedah = "place of shepherds" the location of a cave in Judah where Joshua captured and executed five Canaanite kings during the conquest; located near Bethhoron and Libnah
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Makkedah. See also: Joshua 10:10; Joshua 10:28; Joshua 15:41.
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.
בֵּֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
אֵ֖ל
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
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 12:16
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Context — The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
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; 18the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 10:28 | On that day Joshua captured Makkedah and put it to the sword, along with its king. He devoted to destruction everyone in the city, leaving no survivors. So he did to the king of Makkedah as he had done to the king of Jericho. |
| 2 | Judges 1:22 | The house of Joseph also attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with them. |
| 3 | Joshua 8:17 | Not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who did not go out after Israel, leaving the city wide open while they pursued Israel. |
| 4 | Genesis 12:8 | From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built an altar to the LORD, and he called on the name of the LORD. |
| 5 | Genesis 28:19 | and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz. |
Joshua 12:16 Summary
Joshua 12:16 lists the king of Makkedah and the king of Bethel as two of the many kings defeated by the Israelites. This verse reminds us that God is a God of power and provision, who keeps His promises to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:3. Just as the Israelites trusted God to give them victory over these kings, we can trust God to help us overcome the challenges we face in our own lives, with faith and trust in His goodness and sovereignty, as promised in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the king of Makkedah and the king of Bethel being mentioned in Joshua 12:16?
The mention of these kings highlights the extensive conquest of the Israelites under Joshua's leadership, as seen in Joshua 12:16, and demonstrates God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:3.
Why does the Bible list the kings of various cities in Joshua 12?
The list of kings in Joshua 12 serves as a reminder of God's power and provision for the Israelites, and it also underscores the importance of trusting in God's promises, as seen in Psalm 20:7 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Bible?
Joshua 12:16 is part of the larger story of God's redemption and covenant with His people, which began in Genesis 12:1-3 and continues throughout the Bible, including in the New Testament, as seen in Romans 11:25-32 and Galatians 3:6-9.
What can we learn from the fact that each king is mentioned individually?
The individual mention of each king emphasizes the meticulous nature of God's sovereignty, as seen in Matthew 10:30, and reminds us that God is intimately involved in the details of our lives, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship with the Israelites?
- How does the conquest of these cities and kings point to the ultimate victory of God over sin and darkness?
- What role does faith and trust play in the story of the Israelites and their conquest of Canaan, as seen in Joshua 12:16 and other verses?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of trust and obedience seen in Joshua 12:16 to my own life and circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 12:16
16. Makkedah] See Joshua 10:10; Joshua 10:16-17; Joshua 10:21. Beth-el] Earlier, Luz, famous for (i) Jacob’s dream (Genesis 28:11-19); (ii) the worship of the calves in Jeroboam’s reign (1 Kings 12:28-33), hence called Beth-aven = “the house of naught.”
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 12:16
16. Makkedah — See Joshua 10:10. Beth-el — See Joshua 7:2. [Whether the kings of Beth-el and Makkedah here mentioned were slain at the taking of Ai (compare Joshua 8:17, note) and the battle of
Sermons on Joshua 12:16
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An Invitation to Closeness by J.B. Buffington | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having goals in various aspects of life, such as personal, church, family, and business goals. He highlights that without |
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The Life of Abraham - Part 2 by W.F. Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Abraham in the Book of Genesis. He emphasizes the theme of restoration and how God can bring us out of the mess we create for o |
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From Altar to Altar by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches about Abraham's journey of obedience, highlighting the lessons learned through wandering, famine, and moving his altar to different places to acquaint himse |
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(Genesis) Genesis 28:10-11 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jacob and how he was feeling homesick after leaving his mother for the first time. Jacob finds himself in a bleak and desolate pl |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis 29-31 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the equality and value of all individuals in the eyes of God. He highlights the universal need for a Savior and the unity found in Jesus Chri |
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Jacob by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob from the Bible. Jacob recognizes that he is in the house of God and vows to worship Him. He makes a vow to God, stating t |
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Church in Need of Repentance by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of a man of God who was approached by a king and offered rewards and refreshment. However, the man of God refused, as he had received a |