Bible Commentaries
Joshua 12

Introduction

Overview

Joshua 12:1, The two kings whose countries Moses took and disposed of; Joshua 12:7, The one and thirty kings on the other side of Jordan which Joshua smote.

Verse 1

on the other: Joshua 1:15, Joshua 22:4

from the: Numbers 21:13, Numbers 21:24, Deuteronomy 2:24, Judges 11:18, Isaiah 16:2, unto the mount, Joshua 11:3, Joshua 11:17, Deuteronomy 3:8, Deuteronomy 3:9, Deuteronomy 4:48, Psalms 133:3

Reciprocal: Genesis 15:18 - Unto thy Numbers 21:31 - General Numbers 32:19 - because Deuteronomy 7:24 - he shall Joshua 12:5 - Hermon Joshua 12:7 - on this side Psalms 68:14 - When Psalms 89:12 - Hermon Psalms 136:17 - General Psalms 136:21 - General Song of Solomon 4:8 - Shenir

Verse 2

Sihon: Numbers 21:23-30, Deuteronomy 2:24-37, Deuteronomy 3:6-17, Nehemiah 9:22, Psalms 135:11, Psalms 136:19, Psalms 136:20

Jabbok: Genesis 32:22, Judges 11:13, Judges 11:22

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 1:4 - General Deuteronomy 2:37 - Jabbok Deuteronomy 3:8 - the land Deuteronomy 3:12 - from Aroer Deuteronomy 3:16 - river Jabbok Joshua 13:9 - Aroer Joshua 13:11 - General Joshua 13:16 - General Judges 11:26 - Heshbon

Verse 3

sea of Chinneroth: This inland sea, or rather lake, which drives its several names, the Lake of Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Lake of Gennesareth, from the territory which forms its western and south-western border, is computed to be between seventeen and eighteen miles in length, and from five to six in breadth. The waters of this lake, which are sweet and agreeable, lie in a deep basin, surrounded with lofty hills, except at the north and south, where it is a plain country or level. There is a current through the whole lake even to the shore; and the Jordan through it is discernible by the smoothness of the surface in that part. Its appearance from the north- western extremity is said by Mr. Buckingham to be exceedingly grand; but the barren aspect of the mountains on each side, and the total absence of wood, give a cast of dullness to the picture. Joshua 11:2, Deuteronomy 3:17, John 6:1, Sea of Tiberias

the sea: Joshua 3:16, Joshua 15:2, Joshua 15:5, Genesis 14:3, Genesis 19:25, Deuteronomy 3:17

Bethjeshimoth: Joshua 13:20

the south: or, Teman

Ashdothpisgah: or, the springs of Pisgah, or, the hill, Numbers 21:20, Deuteronomy 3:17,*marg. Deuteronomy 4:49

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 3:16 - river Jabbok Joshua 13:27 - Chinnereth Joshua 18:19 - the salt 1 Kings 15:20 - Cinneroth Ezekiel 47:19 - river Matthew 15:29 - unto Luke 5:1 - the lake

Verse 4

the coast: Numbers 21:33-35, Deuteronomy 3:1-7, Deuteronomy 3:10

the remnant: Joshua 13:12, Deuteronomy 3:11

dwelt: Deuteronomy 1:4

Reciprocal: Genesis 14:5 - Ashteroth Numbers 21:35 - General Deuteronomy 3:4 - all his cities Joshua 9:10 - Ashtaroth Joshua 13:31 - Ashtaroth 1 Chronicles 5:11 - Gad 1 Chronicles 6:71 - Bashan

Verse 5

Hermon: Joshua 12:1, Joshua 11:3, Deuteronomy 3:8, Deuteronomy 3:9, Deuteronomy 4:47, Deuteronomy 4:48

Salcah: Joshua 13:11, Deuteronomy 3:10

unto the: Deuteronomy 3:14, 1 Samuel 27:8, 2 Samuel 3:3, 2 Samuel 13:37, 2 Samuel 15:8, 2 Samuel 23:34, 2 Kings 25:23

Reciprocal: Joshua 13:2 - Geshuri Judges 11:26 - Heshbon 2 Samuel 13:38 - General Jeremiah 40:8 - Maachathite

Verse 6

did Moses: Numbers 21:24-35

gave it: Joshua 13:8-32, Luke 22:29-42, Deuteronomy 3:11-17

Reciprocal: Numbers 32:33 - Moses Joshua 1:1 - the death

Verse 7

on this side: Joshua 12:1, Joshua 3:17, Joshua 9:1

Baalgad: Joshua 11:17, Joshua 13:5

Seir: Genesis 14:6, Genesis 32:3, Genesis 36:8, Genesis 36:20, Genesis 36:30, Deuteronomy 2:1, Deuteronomy 2:4

Joshua gave: Joshua 1:3, Joshua 1:4, Joshua 11:23, Joshua 13:1 - Joshua 19:51, Deuteronomy 11:23, Deuteronomy 11:24

Reciprocal: Genesis 10:19 - And the Joshua 13:4 - the land of Psalms 68:12 - Kings Psalms 135:12 - gave their Psalms 149:8 - General

Verse 8

the mountains: Joshua 10:40, Joshua 11:16

the Hittites: Joshua 9:1, Genesis 15:18-21, Exodus 3:8, Exodus 23:23, Exodus 23:28-31, Deuteronomy 7:1, Deuteronomy 9:1

Reciprocal: Genesis 10:15 - Heth Genesis 10:19 - And the Joshua 13:4 - the land of Psalms 68:12 - Kings

Verse 9

Jericho: Joshua 6:2-21

Ai: Joshua 8:1, Joshua 8:17, Joshua 8:29-35

Reciprocal: Joshua 5:1 - all the kings Joshua 7:2 - to Ai

Verse 10

Jerusalem: Joshua 10:23

Hebron: Joshua 10:3, Joshua 10:23, Joshua 10:36, Joshua 10:37

Verse 11

Jarmuth: Placed by Eusebius and Jerome four miles from Eleutheropolis, near Eshtaol; but, in Jermus, which is probably the same, they state it to be ten miles from Eleutheropolis, towards Jerusalem; which is supposed to be nearer the truth. Joshua 10:3-23

Lachish: Eusebius and Jerome say it was a village in their time, seven miles south from Eleutheropolis. Joshua 10:3, Joshua 10:23, Joshua 10:31, Joshua 10:32

Reciprocal: Joshua 15:35 - Jarmuth Joshua 15:39 - Lachish Joshua 21:29 - Jarmuth 2 Kings 19:8 - Lachish 2 Chronicles 32:9 - Lachish Nehemiah 11:29 - Jarmuth Isaiah 37:8 - Lachish Jeremiah 34:7 - Lachish

Verse 12

Eglon: Joshua 10:3, Joshua 10:23, Joshua 15:39

Gezer: Gezer appears to have situated in the tribe of Ephraim, near Beth-horon, between it and the sea. Eusebius and Jerome place it four miles north of Nicopolis or Emmaus. Joshua 10:33

Reciprocal: Joshua 10:34 - Eglon 1 Chronicles 6:67 - Gezer 1 Chronicles 20:4 - Gezer

Verse 13

Debir: Joshua 10:3, Joshua 10:38

Geder: Joshua 15:36

Reciprocal: Joshua 21:15 - Debir 1 Chronicles 4:39 - Gedor 1 Chronicles 6:58 - Debir

Verse 14

Hormah: Numbers 14:45, Numbers 21:3

Arad: Eusebius places this city in the neighbourhood of Kadesh, four miles from Malathis, and twenty from Hebron. Numbers 21:1

Reciprocal: Judges 1:16 - which

Verse 15

Libnah: Eusebius and Jerome inform us, that Libnah was a town or village in their time, lying in the district of Eleutheropolis. Joshua 10:29, Joshua 10:30

Adullam: 1 Samuel 22:1

Reciprocal: Genesis 38:1 - Adullamite Joshua 15:35 - Adullam Joshua 15:42 - Libnah 2 Samuel 23:13 - the cave 2 Kings 19:8 - Libnah 1 Chronicles 11:15 - the cave 2 Chronicles 11:7 - Adullam Nehemiah 11:30 - Adullam

Verse 16

Makkedah: Joshua 10:28

Bethel: Joshua 8:17, Genesis 12:8, Genesis 28:19, Judges 1:22

Reciprocal: Joshua 10:10 - Makkedah Joshua 15:41 - Makkedah

Verse 17

Tappuah: Joshua 15:34

Hepher: Joshua 19:13, 1 Kings 4:10

Reciprocal: Joshua 16:8 - Tappuah Joshua 17:8 - of Tappuah

Verse 18

Aphek: Joshua 19:30, 1 Samuel 4:1

Lasharon: or, Sharon, Isaiah 33:9

Verse 19

Madon: Joshua 11:1

Hazor: Joshua 11:1, Joshua 11:10, Joshua 11:11, Judges 4:2

Reciprocal: Joshua 19:36 - Hazor 2 Kings 15:29 - Hazor

Verse 20

Shimronmeron: Joshua 11:1, Joshua 19:15

Achshaph: Joshua 11:1, Joshua 19:25

Verse 21

Taanach: Joshua 17:11, Judges 5:19

Megiddo: 1 Kings 4:12, 2 Kings 23:29, 2 Kings 23:30

Verse 22

Kedesh: Joshua 15:23, Joshua 19:37, Joshua 21:32

Jokneam: Joshua 19:11

Carmel: Joshua 15:55, 1 Samuel 25:2, Isaiah 35:2

Reciprocal: Joshua 21:34 - Jokneam 1 Chronicles 6:76 - Kedesh

Verse 23

Dor: Joshua 11:2, Joshua 17:11

the nations: Genesis 14:1, Genesis 14:2, Isaiah 9:1

Gilgal: Joshua 4:19, Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 4:11 - Dor

Verse 24

Tirzah: 1 Kings 16:23, 2 Kings 15:14

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 14:17 - Tirzah Psalms 135:11 - and all the Habakkuk 3:12 - didst march