Joshua 12:23
Joshua 12:23 in Multiple Translations
the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;
the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
The king of Dor on the hill of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
The king of Dor in Naphath-dor. The king of Goiim in Gilgal.
The King of Dor, in the countrey of Dor, one: the King of the nations of Gilgal, one:
The king of Dor, at the elevation of Dor, one; The king of the Goyim of Gilgal, one;
the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
The king of Dor in the border of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;
The king of Dor, and of the province of Dor one, the king of the nations of Galgal one,
Dor in the Naphoth-Dor area, Goyim in the Gilgal area,
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 12:23
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Joshua 12:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֶ֥לֶךְ
דּ֛וֹר
לְ/נָפַ֥ת
דּ֖וֹר
אֶחָ֑ד
מֶֽלֶךְ
גּוֹיִ֥ם
לְ/גִלְגָּ֖ל
אֶחָֽד
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
דּ֛וֹר
Dôwr
H1756
Dor
N-proper
לְ/נָפַ֥ת
nâphâh
H5299
sieve
Prep | N-fs
דּ֖וֹר
Dôwr
H1756
Dor
N-proper
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
גּוֹיִ֥ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
לְ/גִלְגָּ֖ל
Gilgâl
H1537
Galilee
Prep | N-proper
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 12:23
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.
דּ֛וֹר
Dôwr
H1756
"Dor"
N-proper
This word is the name of a city in the Bible, called Dor, which is located in the territory of Manasseh. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua as a city near the coast of Israel.
Definition: § Dor = "generation" a coastal city in Manasseh, south of Carmel
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Dor. See also: Joshua 11:2; Judges 1:27; 1 Chronicles 7:29.
לְ/נָפַ֥ת
nâphâh
H5299
"sieve"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for height or a lofty place, also referring to a sieve. It appears in various KJV translations, including border, coast, and region. In the Bible, it describes a high location or a tool for separating particles.
Definition: sieve, winnowing implement
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: border, coast, region, sieve. See also: Joshua 11:2; 1 Kings 4:11; Isaiah 30:28.
דּ֖וֹר
Dôwr
H1756
"Dor"
N-proper
This word is the name of a city in the Bible, called Dor, which is located in the territory of Manasseh. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua as a city near the coast of Israel.
Definition: § Dor = "generation" a coastal city in Manasseh, south of Carmel
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Dor. See also: Joshua 11:2; Judges 1:27; 1 Chronicles 7:29.
אֶחָ֑ד
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.
גּוֹיִ֥ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
לְ/גִלְגָּ֖ל
Gilgâl
H1537
"Galilee"
Prep | N-proper
Gilgal refers to three places in Palestine, including a region conquered by Joshua. The name means 'a wheel, rolling' and is related to the word for Galilee, a region in northern Israel. Gilgal is mentioned in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Gilgal = "a wheel, rolling" a region conquered by Joshua, site unsure Another spelling of ga.lil (גָּלִיל "Galilee" H1551)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Gilgal. See also H1019 (בֵּית הַגִּלְגָּל). See also: Deuteronomy 11:30; 1 Samuel 11:15; Micah 6:5.
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 12:23
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- Joshua 12:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 12:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 12:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 12:23
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 12:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 12:23
- Sermons on Joshua 12:23
Context — The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
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) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 11:2 | to the kings of the north in the mountains, in the Arabah south of Chinnereth, in the foothills, and in Naphoth-dor to the west; |
| 2 | Genesis 14:1–2 | In those days Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar). |
| 3 | Joshua 4:19 | On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho. |
| 4 | Isaiah 9:1 | Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: |
| 5 | Joshua 17:11 | Within Issachar and Asher, Manasseh was assigned Beth-shean, Ibleam, Dor (that is, Naphath), Endor, Taanach, and Megiddo, each with their surrounding settlements. |
| 6 | Joshua 5:9–10 | Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” So that place has been called Gilgal to this day. On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while the Israelites were camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they kept the Passover. |
Joshua 12:23 Summary
This verse, Joshua 12:23, is part of a list of kings that Joshua and the Israelites defeated, showing that God was with them and helped them win many battles, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 1:8. The king of Dor and the king of Goiim were two of the many kings they defeated, and this victory was a fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites the land, as seen in Joshua 1:3. This reminds us that God is powerful and faithful, and we can trust Him to help us in our own lives, just as the Israelites trusted Him to help them conquer the land (Joshua 21:43-45). By looking at these verses, we can see God's love and care for His people, and be encouraged to trust in His promises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the king of Dor in Naphath-dor?
The king of Dor in Naphath-dor is one of the thirty-one kings defeated by Joshua, as recorded in Joshua 12:23, demonstrating God's power and promise to give the Israelites the land, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 1:3.
Where is Gilgal and what is its importance?
Gilgal is a location in the Bible where the Israelites set up camp after crossing the Jordan River, as seen in Joshua 4:19-20, and it serves as a significant spot for the king of Goiim, as mentioned in Joshua 12:23.
What does the mention of these specific kings and locations tell us about God's plan?
The detailed listing of kings and locations in Joshua 12:23 highlights God's sovereignty and attention to detail in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites, as stated in Exodus 23:31 and Numbers 34:2.
How does this verse contribute to the overall narrative of Joshua's conquest?
Joshua 12:23 is part of a larger list of defeated kings, showcasing Joshua's obedience to God's commands and the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites, as seen in Joshua 11:23 and Joshua 21:43-45.
Reflection Questions
- What does the defeat of these kings reveal about God's character and power?
- How does the specific mention of 'one' king in each location emphasize God's attention to detail?
- What can we learn from the way Joshua records these victories, and how can we apply that to our own lives?
- In what ways do these verses encourage us to trust in God's promises and sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 12:23
The king of Dor, in the coast of Dor, one,.... Of which see Joshua 11:2; it fell to the lot of Manasseh, but never was possessed by them, as were not Taanach and Megiddo, before mentioned, Joshua
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 12:23
Dor, of which . Gilgal; not of that Gilgal where Joshua first lodged after his passage over Jordan; where it doth not appear that there was either king or city; but of another city of the same name, (as was frequent in those parts,) probably in Galilee towards the sea whither divers people might possibly resort for trade and merchandise, over whom this was king, as formerly Tidal seems to have been, .
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 12:23
Verse 23. The king of Dor] The city of this name fell to the lot of the children of Manasseh, Joshua 17:11. Bochart observes that it was one of the oldest royal cities in Phoenicia. The Canaanites held it, Judges 1:27. Antiochus Sydetes besieged it in aftertimes, but could not make himself master of it. See Bochart, Canaan, lib. i., c. 28, and Dodd. The king of the nations of Gilgal] This is supposed to mean the higher Galilee, surnamed Galilee of the Gentiles or, nations, as the Hebrew word גוים goyim means. On this ground it should be read king of Galilee of the nations. Others suppose it is the same country with that of which Tidal was king, see Genesis 14:1. The place is very uncertain, and commentators have rendered it more so by their conjectures.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 12:23
23. Dor] See Joshua 11:2. the nations of Gilgal] “The kyng of the Gentils (folkis) of Galgal,” Wyclif. For the word here rendered “nations” comp. Genesis 10:5, “every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations;” Genesis 14:1, “Tidal king of nations.” The Gilgal here mentioned is not the Gilgal on the Jordan, but the modern Jiljilieh, west of Ebal and Gerizim, in the plain along the Mediterranean. See above, ch. Joshua 9:6.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 12:23
23. Dor — See Joshua 11:2. [King of the nations of Gilgal — This intimates that Gilgal was a capital whose sovereign ruled several surrounding tribes.
Sermons on Joshua 12:23
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Genesis #12 Ch. 12-13 the Call of Abraham by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the transition from the preface of Genesis to the period of the nation. He emphasizes that God's pattern is always the same: there is a call, |
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(Genesis) Genesis 14:1-4 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on chapter 14 of Genesis, which contains the first war and the introduction of the first priest, Melchizedek. The chapter may seem out of place |
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Bristol Conference 1969 by Carl Armerding | The sermon transcript discusses the story of Abraham and his victory over the kings who had captured his nephew Lot. It emphasizes the danger of complacency and pride after experie |
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Truths From Israel's History, Part 2 - Gilgal by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on four stories from the Bible: the crossing of the Jordan River, the setting up of the base camp at Gilgal, the taking of Jericho, and the defe |
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(Following the Footsteps of Christ) Bethlehem by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that as wandering and lost people, we need to be drawn by someone who is wonderful. He also highlights that we are like wilderness people who |
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(February 1987) 02 - Who Is Going to Control by Ray Lowe | In this sermon, the preacher describes encountering a man on Skid Road who was homeless and suffering from exposure to the elements. The preacher reaches out to help the man, who i |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 9:8 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the pride and arrogance of the people of Ephraim and Samaria. Despite the destruction of their buildings and trees, they boast that the |