Joshua 12:16
New International Version
the king of Makkedah one the king of Bethel one

New Living Translation
The king of Makkedah The king of Bethel

English Standard Version
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

Berean Standard Bible
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

King James Bible
The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

New King James Version
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

New American Standard Bible
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

NASB 1995
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

NASB 1977
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

Legacy Standard Bible
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

Amplified Bible
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

Christian Standard Bible
the king of Makkedah one the king of Bethel one

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the king of Makkedah one the king of Bethel one

American Standard Version
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

English Revised Version
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Beth-el, one;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the king of Makkedah, the king of Bethel,

Good News Translation
Makkedah, Bethel,

International Standard Version
The king of Makkedah: 1 The king of Bethel: 1

Majority Standard Bible
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

NET Bible
the king of Makkedah (one), the king of Bethel (one),

New Heart English Bible
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

Webster's Bible Translation
The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Beth-el, one;

World English Bible
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the king of Mekkedah, one; the king of Beth-El, one;

Young's Literal Translation
The king of Mekkedah, one; The king of Beth-El, one;

Smith's Literal Translation
The king of Makkedah, one; the king of the house of God, one;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The king of Maceda one, the king of Bethel one,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

New American Bible
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

New Revised Standard Version
the king of Makkedah one the king of Bethel one
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The king of Makkar, one; the king of Beth-el, one;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The one King of Maqar, the one King of Bayth Eil
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Beth-el, one;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the king of Elath,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
15the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; 16the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one; 17the king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;…

Cross References
Numbers 21:24-26
And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified. / Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its villages. / Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land as far as the Arnon.

Deuteronomy 3:8-10
At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon— / which the Sidonians call Sirion but the Amorites call Senir— / all the cities of the plateau, all of Gilead, and all of Bashan as far as the cities of Salecah and Edrei in the kingdom of Og.

Judges 1:1-2
After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”

1 Kings 4:19
Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.

1 Chronicles 5:11-22
The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah: / Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. / Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. ...

Psalm 136:17-22
He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. / and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. / Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. ...

Nehemiah 9:22-24
You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan. / You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them to the land You had told their fathers to enter and possess. / So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Hebrews 11:30-31
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Colossians 2:15
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

Revelation 2:26-27
And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. / He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery—just as I have received authority from My Father.

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.


Treasury of Scripture

The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

Makkedah

Joshua 10:28
And that day Joshua took Makkedah, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king thereof he utterly destroyed, them, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain: and he did to the king of Makkedah as he did unto the king of Jericho.

Beth-el

Joshua 8:17
And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel, that went not out after Israel: and they left the city open, and pursued after Israel.

Genesis 12:8
And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.

Genesis 28:19
And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.

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the king of Makkedah, one;
Makkedah was a city in the southern part of Canaan, significant in the conquest narratives of Joshua. It is most famously known as the site where Joshua executed the five Amorite kings who had fled and hidden in a cave (Joshua 10:16-27). This event demonstrated God's deliverance and the fulfillment of His promise to give the land to Israel. The mention of "one" signifies the singular defeat of this king, emphasizing the completeness of Israel's victory. Makkedah's exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be near the Shephelah, a region of low hills in Judah. This victory is a testament to God's power and faithfulness, as well as a foreshadowing of the ultimate victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ.

the king of Bethel, one;
Bethel, meaning "House of God," holds significant historical and spiritual importance in the Bible. It was a major Canaanite city and later became a central site in Israel's history. Bethel is first mentioned in Genesis as the place where Abraham built an altar to the Lord (Genesis 12:8) and where Jacob had his dream of the ladder reaching to heaven (Genesis 28:10-19). The defeat of its king signifies the transition of Bethel from a Canaanite stronghold to a part of the Israelite inheritance. This victory is part of the broader narrative of God's promise to Abraham being fulfilled. Bethel later became a center of worship, though it also fell into idolatry during the divided kingdom period (1 Kings 12:28-29). The mention of "one" again underscores the complete and decisive nature of the conquest. The spiritual significance of Bethel as a place of divine encounter and promise connects to the New Testament revelation of Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. King of Makkedah
Makkedah was a city in the southern part of Canaan. The king of Makkedah was one of the rulers defeated by Joshua and the Israelites during their conquest of the Promised Land. This victory is part of the broader account of God's faithfulness in delivering the land to His people.

2. King of Bethel
Bethel, meaning "House of God," was a significant city in biblical history. The king of Bethel was also defeated by Joshua. Bethel later became an important religious center in Israel's history.

3. Joshua's Conquest
This event is part of the larger campaign led by Joshua to conquer the land of Canaan, as commanded by God. It demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment
The victories over the kings of Makkedah and Bethel are a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Believers can trust in God's promises and His timing.

The Importance of Obedience
Joshua's success was rooted in his obedience to God's commands. Christians are called to live in obedience to God's Word, trusting that His ways lead to victory.

Spiritual Warfare
Just as Joshua faced physical battles, believers face spiritual battles. Ephesians 6:10-18 encourages Christians to put on the full armor of God to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.

Significance of Places in God's Plan
The mention of specific places like Bethel reminds us that God uses locations and events in our lives for His purposes. We should seek to understand and follow God's plan for us in our current circumstances.Verse 16. - Bethel. This city is here mentioned as smitten by Joshua. See notes on the capture of Ai, and Judges 1:22-25.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Makkedah,
מַקֵּדָה֙ (maq·qê·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4719: Makkedah -- a place in Judah

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 Bethel,
אֵ֖ל (’êl)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1008: Bethel -- 'house of God', a city in Ephraim, also a place in southern Judah

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


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