Joshua 12:20
New International Version
the king of Shimron Meron one the king of Akshaph one

New Living Translation
The king of Shimron-meron The king of Acshaph

English Standard Version
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

Berean Standard Bible
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

King James Bible
The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

New King James Version
the king of Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

New American Standard Bible
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

NASB 1995
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

NASB 1977
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

Legacy Standard Bible
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

Amplified Bible
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

Christian Standard Bible
the king of Shimron-meron one the king of Achshaph one

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the king of Shimron-meron one the king of Achshaph one

American Standard Version
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

English Revised Version
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the king of Shimron Meron, the king of Achshaph,

Good News Translation
Shimron Meron, Achshaph,

International Standard Version
The king of Shimron-meron: 1 The king of Achshaph: 1

Majority Standard Bible
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

NET Bible
the king of Shimron Meron (one), the king of Acshaph (one),

New Heart English Bible
the king of Shim'on, one; the king of Maron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

Webster's Bible Translation
The king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

World English Bible
the king of Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the king of Shimron-Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

Young's Literal Translation
The king of Shimron-Meron, one; The king of Achshaph, one;

Smith's Literal Translation
The king of Shimron-Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The king of Semeron one, the king of Achsaph one,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the king of Shimron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

New American Bible
the king of Shimron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

New Revised Standard Version
the king of Shimron-meron one the king of Achshaph one
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The king of Shamrin and Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The one King of Shamrin, and of Maroon, the one King of Akhshaph
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the king of Symoon, the king of Mambroth, the king of Aziph,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
19the king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one; 20the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; 21the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;…

Cross References
Joshua 11:10-11
At that time Joshua turned back and captured Hazor and put its king to the sword, because Hazor was formerly the head of all these kingdoms. / The Israelites put everyone in Hazor to the sword, devoting them to destruction. Nothing that breathed remained, and Joshua burned down Hazor itself.

Deuteronomy 7:24
He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them.

Numbers 21:24
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.

Judges 1:8
Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire.

1 Kings 9:21
their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.

2 Samuel 8:2
David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.

1 Chronicles 18:1
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines.

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. ...

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

Jeremiah 25:9
behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation.

Matthew 11:21-22
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

Luke 10:13-14
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.

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

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.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

Shimron-meron

Joshua 11:1
And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,

Joshua 19:15
And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.

Achshaph

Joshua 11:1
And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,

Joshua 19:25
And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,

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the king of Shimron-meron
The phrase "the king of Shimron-meron" refers to one of the Canaanite kings defeated by Joshua and the Israelites during their conquest of the Promised Land. Shimron-meron is believed to be located in the region of Galilee. The name "Shimron" may derive from the Hebrew root "shamar," meaning "to watch" or "to guard," suggesting a place of vigilance or strategic importance. Historically, this reflects the fortified nature of many Canaanite cities, which were often built on elevated sites for defense. The mention of this king underscores the comprehensive nature of Israel's conquest, as they systematically dismantled the power structures of the land.

one
The repetition of the word "one" in this verse emphasizes the individual defeat of each king. It highlights the thoroughness of Joshua's campaign, as each king and their respective city were conquered. This enumeration serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to give the land to the Israelites. The singularity of "one" also reflects the personal nature of God's judgment against these kings, who opposed His people and His purposes.

the king of Achshaph
"Achshaph" is another Canaanite city whose king was defeated by Joshua. The name "Achshaph" may be related to the Hebrew root "kashaph," meaning "to practice sorcery" or "to enchant," suggesting that the city may have been associated with pagan practices or idolatry. This aligns with the biblical narrative that portrays the Canaanite cities as centers of moral and spiritual corruption, which God commanded Israel to eradicate. The defeat of the king of Achshaph symbolizes the triumph of God's holiness over the paganism of the land.

one
Again, the use of "one" underscores the methodical and complete nature of the conquest. Each king's defeat is recorded individually, signifying the precision and orderliness of God's plan. This repetition serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the certainty of His promises. It also reflects the accountability of each king before God, as they are individually named and judged for their opposition to His will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Shimron-meron,
מְראוֹן֙ (mə·r·’ō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8112: Shimron-meron -- a Canaanite city conquered by Joshua

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 Achshaph,
אַכְשָׁ֖ף (’aḵ·šāp̄)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 407: Achshaph -- a place in northern Canaan

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


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