the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
Parallel translations
- WEB the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
- KJV The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
- NKJV the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
- NASB the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
- NLT The king of Debir The king of Geder
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Quick answer
The kings of Debir and Geder are numbered among the defeated.
Overview
Debir (also called Kiriath Sepher) was taken in the southern campaign and later won by Othniel (Joshua 15:15-17). Its inclusion shows the sweep of Joshua's victories through the southern hill country, each city a further fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel the land.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Josh 10:38Finally Joshua and all Israel with him turned toward Debir and fought against it.
- Josh 15:36Shaaraim, Adithaim, and Gederah (or Gederothaim)—fourteen cities, along with their villages.
- Josh 10:3Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying,
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