Joshua 12:18
Joshua 12:18 in Multiple Translations
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;
The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lassharon, one;
The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lassharon, one;
The king of Aphek. The king of Lasharon.
The King of Aphek, one: the King of Lasharon, one:
The king of Aphek, one; The king of Lasharon, one;
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lassharon, one;
The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;
The king of Aphec one, the king of Saron one,
Aphek, Lasharon,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 12:18
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Joshua 12:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֶ֤לֶךְ
אֲפֵק֙
אֶחָ֔ד
מֶ֥לֶךְ
לַ/שָּׁר֖וֹן
אֶחָֽד
מֶ֤לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
אֲפֵק֙
ʼĂphêq
H663
Aphek
N-proper
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
לַ/שָּׁר֖וֹן
Shârôwn
H8289
Sharon
Prep | N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 12:18
מֶ֤לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אֲפֵק֙
ʼĂphêq
H663
"Aphek"
N-proper
Aphek is the name of three different places in ancient Palestine, and its name means enclosure. These cities were important locations in biblical history and are mentioned in various accounts.
Definition: § Aphek or Aphik = "enclosure" a city in territory of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Aphek, Aphik. See also: Joshua 12:18; 1 Samuel 4:1; 2 Kings 13:17.
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
לַ/שָּׁר֖וֹן
Shârôwn
H8289
"Sharon"
Prep | N-proper
Sharon is a plain in Palestine, between mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.
Definition: This name means plain, level Sharon = "a plain" the district lying between the mountains of central Palestine and the Mediterranean Sea and north of Joppa
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Lasharon, Sharon. See also: Joshua 12:18; Song of Solomon 2:1; Isaiah 33:9.
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — Joshua 12:18
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Context — The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
16the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;
17the king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;
18the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;
19the king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one; 20the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:30 | Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities, along with their villages. |
| 2 | Isaiah 33:9 | The land mourns and languishes; Lebanon is ashamed and decayed. Sharon is like a desert; Bashan and Carmel shake off their leaves. |
| 3 | Joshua 13:4 | to the south, all the land of the Canaanites, from Mearah of the Sidonians to Aphek, as far as the border of the Amorites; |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 4:1 | Thus the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now the Israelites went out to meet the Philistines in battle and camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek. |
Joshua 12:18 Summary
This verse, Joshua 12:18, lists the kings of Aphek and Lasharon as two of the many kings defeated by the Israelites, demonstrating God's power and faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6. The mention of these specific cities and kings serves to emphasize the extent of the Israelites' victories and God's fulfillment of His promises. Just as God was with the Israelites in their battles, He is with us today, promising to never leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). By trusting in God's power and promises, we can overcome the challenges we face, just as the Israelites did in their conquest of Canaan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Aphek in the Bible?
Aphek is mentioned in Joshua 12:18 as one of the cities whose king was defeated by the Israelites, and it is also referenced in 1 Samuel 4:1 and 1 Samuel 29:1 as a place where the Philistines gathered their armies, highlighting its importance in biblical history.
Who was the king of Lasharon and what can we learn from him?
The king of Lasharon is only mentioned in Joshua 12:18, but his defeat serves as a reminder of God's power and faithfulness to the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6, where God promises to be with them and never leave them.
Why are the kings of these cities listed individually in Joshua 12?
The listing of the kings in Joshua 12, including the king of Aphek and the king of Lasharon, serves to emphasize the extent of the Israelites' victories and God's fulfillment of His promises to them, as seen in Joshua 21:43-45.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Joshua?
Joshua 12:18 is part of a larger list of defeated kings in Joshua 12, which summarizes the military campaigns of Joshua and the Israelites, demonstrating God's faithfulness and power, as stated in Joshua 11:15 and 23:14.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of these specific cities and their kings reveal about God's character and His relationship with the Israelites?
- How can we apply the lessons learned from the Israelites' victories in our own lives, especially in situations where we face opposition or uncertainty?
- What role does faith and trust in God play in overcoming the challenges we face, as seen in the Israelites' experiences in the book of Joshua?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, trust in God's power and promises to overcome the spiritual battles we face, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-18?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 12:18
The king of Aphek, one,.... There was a place called Aphekah in the tribe of Judah, Joshua 15:53; and an Aphek that was on the border of the Amorites, Joshua 13:4; and another in the tribe of Asher,
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 12:18
Verse 18. Aphek] There were several cities of this name: one in the tribe of Asher, Joshua 19:30, another in the tribe of Judah, 1 Samuel 4:1; 1 Samuel 29:1; and a third in Syria, 1Kg 20:26, and 2Kg 13:17. Which of the two former is here intended cannot be ascertained. Lasharon] There is no city of this name known. Some consider the ל lamed in the word לשרון lashsharon to be the sign of the genitive case, and in this sense it appears to have been understood by the Vulgate, which translates rex Saron, the king of Sharon. This was rather a district than a city, and is celebrated in the Scriptures for its fertility; Joshua 33:9; Joshua 35:2. Some suppose it was the same with Saron, near Lydda, mentioned Acts 9:35.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 12:18
18. Aphek] A royal city of the Canaanites, probably the same as the Aphekah of Jos 15:53. Lasharon] Only mentioned here. The site is unknown.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 12:18
18. Aphek — This can hardly be the Aphek of the tribe of Asher (Joshua 19:30) which is mentioned in Joshua 13:4, but it was probably identical with the Aphek not far from Jezreel, where the
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