Joshua 12:7
Joshua 12:7 in Multiple Translations
And these are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir (according to the allotments to the tribes of Israel, Joshua gave them as an inheritance
¶ And these are the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baal-gad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions;
And these are the kings of the land whom Joshua and the children of Israel smote beyond the Jordan westward, from Baal-gad in the valley of Lebanon even unto mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir (and Joshua gave it unto the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions;
And these are the kings of the land whom Joshua and the children of Israel overcame on the west side of Jordan, from Baal-gad in the valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which goes up to Seir; and Joshua gave the land to the tribes of Israel for a heritage, in keeping with their divisions;
These are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites defeated to the west of the Jordan, from Baal Gad in the valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak leading to Seir. Joshua gave it to the tribes of Israel to own as it was allotted to them.
These also are the Kings of the countrey, which Ioshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Iorden, Westward, from Baal-gad in the valley of Lebanon, euen vnto the mount Halak that goeth vp to Seir, and Ioshua gaue it vnto the tribes of Israel for a possession, according to their portions:
And these [are] kings of the land whom Joshua and the sons of Israel have smitten beyond the Jordan westward, from Baal-Gad, in the valley of Lebanon, and unto the mount of Halak, which is going up to Seir; and Joshua giveth it to the tribes of Israel — a possession according to their divisions;
These are the kings of the land whom Joshua and the children of Israel struck beyond the Jordan westward, from Baal Gad in the valley of Lebanon even to Mount Halak, that goes up to Seir. Joshua gave it to the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions;
And these are the kings of the country whom Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side of Jordan on the west, from Baal-gad in the valley of Lebanon, even to the mount Halak that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave to the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions;
These are the kings of the land, whom Josue and the children of Israel slew beyond the Jordan on the west side from Baalgad in the held of Libanus, unto the mount, part of which goeth up into Seir: and Josue delivered it in possession to the tribes of Israel, to every one their divisions,
Joshua and the Israeli army also defeated kings who ruled over the land on the west side of the Jordan River. He gave that land to the Israeli people, dividing it among the other tribes. That land was between Baal-Gad city in the Lebanon Valley in the far north all the way south to Halak Mountain, which is near the land of the Edom people-group.
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Study Notes — Joshua 12:7
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- Joshua 12:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 12:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 12:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 12:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 12:7
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 12:7
- Barnes' Notes on Joshua 12:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 12:7
- Sermons on Joshua 12:7
Context — The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
7And these are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir (according to the allotments to the tribes of Israel, Joshua gave them as an inheritance
8the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites): 9the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 11:17 | from Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir, as far as Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon at the foot of Mount Hermon. He captured all their kings and struck them down, putting them to death. |
| 2 | Joshua 11:23–1 | — |
| 3 | Joshua 1:3–4 | I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses. Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea. |
| 4 | Genesis 14:6 | and the Horites in the area of Mount Seir, as far as El-paran, which is near the desert. |
| 5 | Genesis 36:30 | Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, according to their divisions in the land of Seir. |
| 6 | Genesis 36:20 | These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, |
| 7 | Joshua 13:1–19 | Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; to the south, all the land of the Canaanites, from Mearah of the Sidonians to Aphek, as far as the border of the Amorites; the land of the Gebalites; and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal-gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo-hamath. All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them: The area from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon, and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites; also Gilead and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salecah— the whole kingdom of Og in Bashan, who had reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei and had remained as a remnant of the Rephaim. Moses had struck them down and dispossessed them, but the Israelites did not drive out the Geshurites or the Maacathites. So Geshur and Maacath dwell among the Israelites to this day. To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The offerings made by fire to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, just as He had promised them. This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Reuben: The territory from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, to the whole plateau beyond Medeba, to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath, Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley, |
| 8 | Joshua 3:17 | The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 2:4 | and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 11:23–24 | then the LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and stronger than you. Every place where the sole of your foot treads will be yours. Your territory will extend from the wilderness to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Western Sea. |
Joshua 12:7 Summary
[Joshua 12:7 talks about the kings and lands that Joshua and the Israelites conquered, which God had promised to them. This shows that God is faithful to His promises, just like He was to the Israelites. As we see in Deuteronomy 1:7, God had given them a specific area to conquer, and they trusted in His power to do so. This verse reminds us that God is our inheritance, and we can trust in His power and promises for our lives, just as the Israelites did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What area is being referred to in Joshua 12:7 when it mentions 'beyond the Jordan to the west'?
This refers to the region west of the Jordan River, which includes a significant portion of the land that God had promised to the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:7 and Joshua 1:4.
What is the significance of 'from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak' in this verse?
This phrase indicates the boundaries of the conquered land, stretching from the northernmost point at Baal-gad to the southernmost point at Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir, as part of the allotments given to the tribes of Israel, similar to what is described in Joshua 11:17.
How does Joshua 12:7 relate to the concept of inheritance in the Bible?
In this verse, Joshua gave the conquered lands as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel, reflecting the biblical theme of God's people inheriting the land He has promised them, as seen in Leviticus 20:24 and Psalm 37:11.
What can we learn from the fact that Joshua and the Israelites conquered these lands?
This conquest demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises and the importance of obedience, as the Israelites trusted in God's power and followed His commands, similar to what is taught in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 11:33.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's faithfulness to His promises, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the concept of inheritance in this verse relate to my spiritual inheritance as a child of God, as described in Romans 8:17 and Galatians 3:29?
- What role does trust and obedience play in experiencing God's power and provision, as seen in the conquests of Joshua and the Israelites?
- In what ways can I reflect on the boundaries and allotments mentioned in this verse as a metaphor for my own spiritual journey and the areas of my life where God is working?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 12:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 12:7
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 12:7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 12:7
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 12:7
Barnes' Notes on Joshua 12:7
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 12:7
Sermons on Joshua 12:7
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Thirty-One Kings, or the Victory Over Self by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the spiritual battle against the 'thirty-one kings' representing various forms of self-life that hinder our relationship with God. He explains that while gr |
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Joshua Chapter 5 Thirty-One Kings, or the Victory Over Self by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the spiritual battle against the 'thirty-one kings' representing various forms of self-life that hinder a deeper relationship with God. He explains that whi |
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Wisdom to Live By by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of confronting problems in life. He uses the analogy of stars being bigger than the earth to highlight the significance of th |
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(Through the Bible) Joshua 9-16 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker addresses a popular but false story about NASA scientists discovering a missing day in time. He emphasizes that this story is not factual and has no bas |
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Holiness & Humanity by Colin Peckham | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing a scene in a backyard with two yellow peach trees. He mentions putting a clip on one of the trees and being by a stove. The speaker |
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Gaining Perspective on How God Works by Michael Catt | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the common pattern of Christians experiencing a spiritual high after a conference or event, only to quickly fall back into old habits and sins |
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Our Daily Homily - Joshua by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of claiming our spiritual inheritance in Christ, drawing parallels between the Israelites' conquest of Canaan and the believer's appropriation o |






