Joshua 12:10
New International Version
the king of Jerusalem one the king of Hebron one

New Living Translation
The king of Jerusalem The king of Hebron

English Standard Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Berean Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

King James Bible
The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

New King James Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

New American Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

NASB 1995
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

NASB 1977
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Legacy Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Amplified Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Christian Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem one the king of Hebron one

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem one the king of Hebron one

American Standard Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

English Revised Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron,

Good News Translation
Jerusalem, Hebron,

International Standard Version
The king of Jerusalem: 1 The king of Hebron: 1

Majority Standard Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

NET Bible
the king of Jerusalem (one), the king of Hebron (one),

New Heart English Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Webster's Bible Translation
The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

World English Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Young's Literal Translation
The king of Jerusalem, one; The king of Hebron, one;

Smith's Literal Translation
The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The king of Jerusalem one, the king of Hebron one.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

New American Bible
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

New Revised Standard Version
the king of Jerusalem one the king of Hebron one
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The one King of Jerusalem, the one King of Khebrun
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the king of Jerusalem, the king of Chebron,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
9the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; 10the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one; 11the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;…

Cross References
Joshua 10:3
Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying,

Joshua 11:1
Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph;

Judges 1:7
Then Adoni-bezek said, “Seventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off have gathered the scraps under my table. As I have done to them, so God has repaid me.” And they brought him to Jerusalem, where he died.

1 Samuel 15:8
He captured Agag king of Amalek alive, but devoted all the others to destruction with the sword.

1 Samuel 31:8-10
The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his three sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. / They cut off Saul’s head, stripped off his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to proclaim the news in the temples of their idols and among their people. / They put his armor in the temple of the Ashtoreths and hung his body on the wall of Beth-shan.

2 Samuel 2:8-9
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.

2 Samuel 21:12
he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa.

1 Kings 2:5
Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet.

1 Chronicles 10:8-10
The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. / They stripped Saul, cut off his head, took his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to proclaim the news in the temple of their idols and among their people. / They put his armor in the temple of their gods and hung his head in the temple of Dagon.

1 Chronicles 27:29
Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.

Psalm 83:9-10
Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon, / who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground.

Isaiah 10:9
“Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus?

Jeremiah 49:2
Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will sound the battle cry against Rabbah of the Ammonites. It will become a heap of ruins, and its villages will be burned. Then Israel will drive out their dispossessors, says the LORD.

Ezekiel 25:9
therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land.

Amos 1:13-15
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

Jerusalem

Joshua 10:23
And they did so, and brought forth those five kings unto him out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon.

Hebron

Joshua 10:3,23,36,37
Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, …

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the king of Jerusalem
The mention of "the king of Jerusalem" in this verse is significant as it highlights the ancient city's prominence even before it became the central city of Israel under King David. The Hebrew root for Jerusalem, "Yerushalayim," suggests meanings related to "foundation of peace" or "teaching of peace." Historically, Jerusalem was a Canaanite city, and its king was part of a coalition against Israel. This reference underscores the city's long-standing importance and foreshadows its future as a spiritual and political center. Archaeological evidence supports Jerusalem's existence as a fortified city during this period, aligning with biblical accounts.

one
The use of "one" here is a simple yet profound enumeration of the defeated kings. It emphasizes the completeness and thoroughness of Israel's conquest under Joshua's leadership. Each "one" signifies a victory granted by God, reinforcing the theme of divine intervention and fulfillment of promises. The singularity of "one" also highlights the individual accountability and the specific judgment each king faced, reflecting the biblical principle that God deals with nations and leaders according to their actions.

the king of Hebron
Hebron, known in Hebrew as "Chevron," is another significant city with deep biblical roots. It was associated with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were buried in the Cave of Machpelah there. The mention of "the king of Hebron" indicates the city's importance and its role in the Canaanite resistance against Israel. Historically, Hebron was a major city in the southern hill country of Judah. Its conquest by Joshua is a testament to God's promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham. The city's later designation as a Levitical city and a city of refuge further underscores its spiritual significance.

one
Again, the repetition of "one" serves to methodically list the victories achieved by the Israelites. It reflects the orderly and systematic nature of the conquest, as well as the divine orchestration behind it. Each "one" is a reminder of God's faithfulness in delivering the land to His people, fulfilling the covenant made with their forefathers. The enumeration also serves as a historical record, providing a tangible account of God's intervention in history.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the king
מֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Jerusalem,
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

one;
אֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

the king
מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Hebron,
חֶבְר֖וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah

one;
אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first


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