Joshua 12:22
Joshua 12:22 in Multiple Translations
the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one;
The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;
the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one;
The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one;
The king of Kedesh. The king of Jokneam in Carmel.
The King of Kedesh, one: the King of Iokneam of Carmel, one:
The king of Kedesh, one; The king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;
the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one;
The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;
The king of Cades one, the king of Jachanan of Carmel one,
Kedesh, Jokneam in the Carmel area,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 12:22
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Joshua 12:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֶ֤לֶךְ
קֶ֨דֶשׁ֙
אֶחָ֔ד
מֶֽלֶךְ
יָקְנֳעָ֥ם
לַ/כַּרְמֶ֖ל
אֶחָֽד
מֶ֤לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
קֶ֨דֶשׁ֙
Qedesh
H6943
Kedesh
N-proper
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יָקְנֳעָ֥ם
Yoqnᵉʻâm
H3362
Jokneam
N-proper
לַ/כַּרְמֶ֖ל
Karmel
H3760
Carmel
Prep | N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 12:22
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.
קֶ֨דֶשׁ֙
Qedesh
H6943
"Kedesh"
N-proper
Kedesh was a city in ancient Palestine, considered a holy place. It was given to the tribe of Naphtali and is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The city was a sacred and fortified place.
Definition: Kedesh = "holy place" a fortified Canaanite city allotted to Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Kedesh. See also: Joshua 12:22; Judges 4:9; 1 Chronicles 6:61.
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.
מֶֽלֶךְ
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.
יָקְנֳעָ֥ם
Yoqnᵉʻâm
H3362
"Jokneam"
N-proper
Jokneam was a city in Canaan, conquered by Joshua, and its name means the people lament, located near Mount Carmel.
Definition: Jokneam = "the people lament" a city of Canaan conquered by Joshua and in the territory of Zebulun but allotted to the Merarite Levites and located Mount Carmel Also named: yoq.me.am (יׇקְמְעָם "Jokmeam" H3361)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Jokneam. See also: Joshua 12:22; Joshua 19:11; Joshua 21:34.
לַ/כַּרְמֶ֖ל
Karmel
H3760
"Carmel"
Prep | N-proper
Mount Carmel is a hill and town in northern Israel, described in the Bible as a fruitful and plentiful field, as seen in 1 Kings 18. The name means garden-land.
Definition: § Carmel = "garden-land" a mountain on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel, just below Haifa
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Carmel, fruitful (plentiful) field, (place). See also: Joshua 12:22; 2 Kings 2:25; 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 12:22
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Context — The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
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 Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one; 24and the king of Tirzah, one. So there were thirty-one kings in all.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:37 | Kedesh, Edrei, En-hazor, |
| 2 | Joshua 21:32 | And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan—three cities, together with their pasturelands. |
| 3 | Joshua 15:23 | Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, |
| 4 | Joshua 20:7 | So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 25:2 | Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. He was a very wealthy man with a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel. |
| 6 | Joshua 19:11 | It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. |
| 7 | Isaiah 35:2 | It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. |
| 8 | Joshua 15:55 | Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah, |
Joshua 12:22 Summary
Joshua 12:22 lists two of the many kings that the Israelites defeated as they conquered the Promised Land. This verse shows us that God is powerful and faithful to His people, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 7:1-2. The Israelites' trust in God and obedience to His commands led to their victory, and we can learn from their example by trusting in God's power and faithfulness in our own lives, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By remembering God's faithfulness, we can have confidence in His power and promises, just like the Israelites did in Joshua 23:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the king of Kedesh in Joshua 12:22?
The king of Kedesh is one of the many kings defeated by the Israelites, as recorded in Joshua 12:22, demonstrating God's power and fulfillment of His promises to the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:1-2 and Joshua 23:3.
Why is the king of Jokneam in Carmel mentioned specifically in this verse?
The king of Jokneam in Carmel is mentioned to highlight the extent of the Israelites' conquest, as they were able to defeat kings in various regions, including those in the north, as seen in Joshua 11:1-3 and Joshua 12:7-24.
What can we learn from the list of defeated kings in Joshua 12:22?
The list of defeated kings in Joshua 12:22 teaches us about God's faithfulness to His people and the importance of trusting in Him, as seen in Psalm 20:7 and Proverbs 21:31.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Joshua?
Joshua 12:22 is part of a larger narrative that showcases the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land, demonstrating God's power and faithfulness, as seen in Joshua 1:1-9 and Joshua 21:43-45.
Reflection Questions
- What does the list of defeated kings in Joshua 12:22 reveal about God's character and power?
- How can I apply the principles of trust and obedience seen in the Israelites' conquest to my own life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and faithfulness, just like the Israelites did in their conquest?
- How can I remember and celebrate God's faithfulness in my own life, just like the Israelites did in Joshua 12:22?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 12:22
The king of Kedesh, one,.... Which afterwards fell to the tribe of Naphtali, and was one of the cities of refuge, Joshua 19:37; it was situated in upper Galilee on Mount Naphtali, four miles from the
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 12:22
Verse 22. Kedesh] There was a city of this name in the tribe of Naphtali, Joshua 19:37. It was given to the Levites, and was one of the cities of refuge, Joshua 20:7. Jokneam of Carmel] This city is said to have been at the foot of Mount Carmel, near the river Belus, in the tribe of Zebulun, Joshua 19:11. It was given to the Levites, Joshua 21:34.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 12:22
22. Kedesh] in Issachar, allotted to the Gershonite Levites (1 Chronicles 6:72). Sometimes called Kishon or Kishion (Joshua 21:28). Jokneam of Carmel] Or, on Carmel, a city of the tribe of Zebulun, allotted with its suburbs to the Merarite Levites (Joshua 21:34). The modern site Tell Kaimon stands just below the eastern termination of Carmel. Carmel] = “the park,” or “the well-wooded place,” almost always with the definite article. Rightly does it bear its name, being covered below with laurels and olive trees, above with pines and oaks, and full of the most beautiful flowers, “hollyhocks, jasmine, and various flowering creepers.” It is famous for its connection with the history of the two great prophets Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 18:19-20; 1 Kings 18:42; 2 Kings 2:25; 2 Kings 4:25; 2 Kings 19:23; Isaiah 33:9; Isaiah 35:2).
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 12:22
22. Kedesh — This city is commonly called Kedesh-Naphtali, because it was in the territory of that tribe. It was both a city of refuge (Joshua 20:7) and a Levitical city. Joshua 21:32.
Sermons on Joshua 12:22
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Cities of Refuge by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a witness for Christ and leading others to salvation. He compares believers to markers and witnesses, pointing people |
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(1 Samuel) How Not to Respond to an Insult by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a man named Naval from the book of 1 Samuel. Naval was a wealthy man, but lacked character and was harsh and evil in his actions |