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Joshua 12:20

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Joshua 12:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
Joshua 12:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Joshua 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17the king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;
18the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lassharon, one;
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;
22the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one;
23the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The king of Shimronmeron, one, etc.] (see <061101>Joshua 11:1): this place fell to the tribe of Zebulun, (<061915>Joshua 19:15); the king of Achshaph, one; (see <061101>Joshua 11:1); this city fell to the lot of Asher, (<061925>Joshua 19:25).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The names of the kings are given in the order of their actual encounter with Joshua. Those enumerated in Joshua 12:10-18 either belonged to the league of the southern Canaanites (Joshua 10:1 ff), the power of which was broken in the battle of Beth-horon, or were at any rate conquered in the campaign following that battle. Those mentioned in Joshua 12:19-24 were in like manner connected with the northern confederates (Joshua 11:1 ff), who were defeated at the Waters of Merom. Joshua 12:13-20 The identification of several of these places is still uncertain: the same name (e. g. Aphek, Joshua 12:18) being applied to various places in various parts of Palestine. Geder, or Gedor Joshua 15:58, a…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Shimronmeron: Jos 11:1, Jos 19:15 Achshaph: Jos 11:1, Jos 19:25 Joshua 12:21”
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