Joshua 12:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;

American Standard Version (1901)

the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;

Bible in Basic English

The king of Dor on the hill of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;

Free Bible Version

The king of Dor in Naphath-dor. The king of Goiim in Gilgal.

Geneva Bible 1599

The King of Dor, in the countrey of Dor, one: the King of the nations of Gilgal, one:

King James (Authorized) Version

The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;

Translation for Translators

Dor in the Naphoth-Dor area, Goyim in the Gilgal area,

Unlocked Literal Bible

the king of Dor in Naphoth Dor, the king of Goyim in Gilgal,

Noah Webster Bible

The king of Dor in the border of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;

World English Bible

the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;

Young's Literal Translation

The king of Dor, at the elevation of Dor, one; The king of the Goyim of Gilgal, one;

Context

The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan

²²the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one; ²³the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;

Summary

Joshua 12:23 lists the defeated kings under the leadership of Moses and Joshua, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites victory over their enemies. This verse serves as a historical record of the conquest of Canaan, demonstrating God's faithfulness in delivering the land to His chosen people. It underscores the importance of obedience and reliance on God's strength in achieving success in battles. The detailed account of the defeated kings showcases the precision and completeness of God's victory on behalf of Israel. Overall, Joshua 12:23 reflects the theme of God's sovereignty and provision in fulfilling His promises to His people.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The king of Dor - The city of this name fell to the lot of the children of Manasseh, Jos 17:11. Bochart observes that it was one of the oldest royal cities in Phoenicia. The Canaanites held it, Jdg 1:27. Antiochus Sydetes besieged it in aftertimes, but could not make himself master of it. See Bochart, Canaan, lib. i., c. 28, and Dodd. The king of the nations of Gilgal - This is supposed to mean the higher Galilee, surnamed Galilee of the Gentiles or, nations, as the Hebrew word גוים goyim means. On this ground it should be read king of Galilee of the nations. Others suppose it is the same country with that of which Tidal was king, see Gen 14:1. The place is very uncertain, and commentators have rendered it more so by their conjectures.