Joshua 12:22

The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, 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 12:19-23.

Jokneam Place: Gathered by the people, ( Josh. 19:11 ; 21:34 ), a city “of Carmel” (12:22), i. e., on Carmel, allotted with its suburbs to the Merarite Levites. Modern identification: Tel Yokneam.
Kedesh Place: Sanctuary. (1. ) A place in the extreme south of Judah ( Josh. 15:23 ). Probably the same as Kadesh-barnea (q. v. ). (2. ) A city of Issachar ( 1 Chr. 6:72 ). Possibly Tell Abu Kadeis, near Lejjun. Modern identification: Tel Kedesh.
Mount Carmel Place: Biblical mountain. Modern identification: Mount Carmel.