The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, 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 12:14-18.
Glossary
- Bethel Place
- House of God. (1. ) A place in Central Palestine, about 10 miles north of Jerusalem, at the head of the pass of Michmash and Ai. It was originally the royal Canaanite city of Luz ( Gen. 28:19 ). Modern identification: Beitin.
- Makkedah Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet el Qom.