Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the king of Jericho one the king of Ai (near Bethel) one New Living Translation The king of Jericho The king of Ai, near Bethel English Standard Version the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; Berean Standard Bible the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; King James Bible The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; New King James Version the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; New American Standard Bible the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; NASB 1995 the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; NASB 1977 the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; Legacy Standard Bible the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; Amplified Bible the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; Christian Standard Bible the king of Jericho one the king of Ai, which is next to Bethel one Holman Christian Standard Bible the king of Jericho one the king of Ai, which is next to Bethel one American Standard Version the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; English Revised Version the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Beth-el, one; GOD'S WORD® Translation the king of Jericho, the king of Ai (near Bethel), Good News Translation The people of Israel defeated the kings of the following cities: Jericho, Ai (near Bethel), International Standard Version The king of Jericho: 1 The king of Ai, which is near Bethel: 1 Majority Standard Bible the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; NET Bible the king of Jericho (one), the king of Ai--located near Bethel--(one), New Heart English Bible the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; Webster's Bible Translation The king of Jericho one; the king of Ai, which is beside Beth-el, one; World English Bible the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which [is] beside Bethel, one; Young's Literal Translation The king of Jericho, one; The king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; Smith's Literal Translation The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai which is beside the house of God, one; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe king of Jericho one: the king of Hai, which is on the side of Bethel, one: Catholic Public Domain Version The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; New American Bible The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; New Revised Standard Version the king of Jericho one the king of Ai, which is next to Bethel one Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are the kings of the land whom Joshua slew: The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Beth-el, one; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the Kings of the land whom Yeshua put to the sword: the one King of Yerikho, the one King of Ai on the side of Bayth Eil OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Beth-el, one; Brenton Septuagint Translation The king of Jericho, and the king of Gai, which is near Baethel; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan…8the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites): 9the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; 10the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;… Cross References Numbers 21:21-35 Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, / “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” / But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. ... Deuteronomy 2:26-37 So from the Wilderness of Kedemoth I sent messengers with an offer of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, saying, / “Let us pass through your land; we will stay on the main road. We will not turn to the right or to the left. / You can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot, ... Deuteronomy 3:1-11 Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet us in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to me, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So the LORD our God also delivered Og king of Bashan and his whole army into our hands. We struck them down until no survivor was left. ... Joshua 10:28-39 On that day Joshua captured Makkedah and put it to the sword, along with its king. He devoted to destruction everyone in the city, leaving no survivors. So he did to the king of Makkedah as he had done to the king of Jericho. / Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Makkedah to Libnah and fought against Libnah. / And the LORD also delivered that city and its king into the hand of Israel, and Joshua put all the people to the sword, leaving no survivors. And he did to the king of Libnah as he had done to the king of Jericho. ... Joshua 11:10-12 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. / Joshua captured all these kings and their cities and put them to the sword. He devoted them to destruction, as Moses the LORD’s servant had commanded. Judges 1:1-7 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.” / Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them. ... 1 Kings 4:19-21 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. / The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 1 Chronicles 18:1-6 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. / As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. ... 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. Hebrews 4:8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. Treasury of Scripture The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; jericho Joshua 6:2-21 Ai Joshua 8:1,17,29 Jump to Previous Ai Bethel Beth-El JerichoJump to Next Ai Bethel Beth-El JerichoJoshua 12 1. The two kings whose countries Moses took and disposed of7. The thirty-one kings on the other side of Jordan which Joshua smote the king of Jericho The mention of "the king of Jericho" immediately brings to mind the miraculous victory that God granted the Israelites in Joshua 6. Jericho was a fortified city, representing a significant obstacle in the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land. The Hebrew root for Jericho, "Yeriho," is thought to be related to the word for "fragrance" or "moon," suggesting a city of significance and allure. Historically, Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities, with archaeological evidence supporting its existence during the time of Joshua. The fall of Jericho symbolizes God's power and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel, as well as the importance of obedience to His commands. one the king of Ai which is near Bethel one Persons / Places / Events 1. King of JerichoThe ruler of Jericho, a significant city in the conquest of Canaan. Jericho was the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership, marking a pivotal moment in their journey to claim the Promised Land. 2. Jericho A fortified city in the Jordan Valley, known for its walls that fell after the Israelites marched around them for seven days, as instructed by God. This event demonstrated God's power and faithfulness to His promises. 3. King of Ai The ruler of Ai, a city near Bethel. The initial defeat of the Israelites at Ai due to Achan's sin and their subsequent victory after repentance highlights the importance of obedience to God. 4. Ai A city located near Bethel, which was eventually conquered by the Israelites. The battle of Ai teaches lessons about sin, repentance, and God's guidance in warfare. 5. Bethel A nearby city to Ai, often mentioned in the Bible as a significant location for worship and encounters with God. It serves as a geographical marker in the account of Israel's conquest. Teaching Points Obedience to GodThe fall of Jericho and the victory at Ai underscore the importance of following God's instructions. Obedience leads to victory, while disobedience results in defeat. The Consequences of Sin Achan's sin and its impact on the battle of Ai remind us that sin has communal consequences and must be addressed through repentance. Faith in God's Promises The Israelites' experiences at Jericho and Ai demonstrate the necessity of faith in God's promises, even when the path seems impossible. God's Sovereignty in Battles These events highlight God's control over the outcomes of battles, encouraging believers to trust in His sovereignty in their own struggles. Repentance and Restoration The account of Ai shows that God is willing to restore and lead His people to victory when they turn back to Him in repentance.Verse 9. - The list of the cities subdued. The king of Jericho, one. Here follows a list of the royal cities of the Canaanites, the remainder being daughter, or dependent cities, or else, perhaps, like Gibeon, cities whose government was not regal. See Joshua 9:3, and Introduction. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the kingמֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Jericho, יְרִיח֖וֹ (yə·rî·ḥōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua one; אֶחָ֑ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first the king מֶ֧לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Ai, הָעַ֛י (hā·‘ay) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5857: Ai -- a Canaanite city which [is] אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that near מִצַּ֥ד (miṣ·ṣaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6654: A side, an adversary 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 Links Joshua 12:9 NIVJoshua 12:9 NLT Joshua 12:9 ESV Joshua 12:9 NASB Joshua 12:9 KJV Joshua 12:9 BibleApps.com Joshua 12:9 Biblia Paralela Joshua 12:9 Chinese Bible Joshua 12:9 French Bible Joshua 12:9 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 12:9 The king of Jericho one (Josh. 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