The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
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Interpretation
We have here the limits of the country Joshua conquered. A list is given of the kings subdued by Israel: thirty-one in all.
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This thought runs through Joshua 12:9-13.
Glossary
- Jarmuth Place
- Height. (1. ) A town in the plain of Judah ( Josh. 15:35 ), originally the residence of one of the Canaanitish kings (10:3, 5, 23). Modern identification: Tel Yarmuth.
- Lachish Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell ed Duweir.