The king of Jarmuth The king of Lachish
Parallel translations
- WEB the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
- KJV The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
- BSB the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
- NKJV the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
- NASB the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;
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Quick answer
The kings of Jarmuth and Lachish are listed among those defeated.
Overview
Both were members of the southern alliance led against Gibeon and broken by Joshua (Joshua 10). Lachish was a major fortified city, yet it too fell. The steady tally reinforces that strong defenses are no obstacle when the Lord gives victory.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Josh 10:31–32Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, to Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it.
- Josh 10:3–23Therefore Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem sent to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying,
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