Joshua 12:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 12:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 12:12 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 12:12 — KJV
“The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;”
— Joshua 12:12 (KJV)
Joshua 12:12 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 12:12
“And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 12:12: king, eglon, one
“For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it for a present unto his daughter, Solomon's wife.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 12:12: king, one, gezer
“Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 12:12: king, one, gezer
“And they took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king thereof, and all the cities thereof, and all the souls that were therein; he left none remaining, according to all that he had done to Eglon; but destroyed it utterly, and all the souls that were therein.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 12:12: king, eglon, one
“Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 12:12: king, one
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