The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
Parallel translations
- WEB the king of Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
- BSB the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
- NKJV the king of Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
- NASB the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;
- NLT The king of Shimron-meron The king of Acshaph
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Quick answer
The kings of Shimron Meron and Achshaph are listed among the defeated.
Overview
These northern cities joined Jabin of Hazor's coalition against Israel (Joshua 11:1). Their defeat at Merom broke the last major organized resistance in the land. The roll call shows God subduing even a vast confederated army, 'as many as the sand on the seashore' (Joshua 11:4).
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Cross-references · 3
- Josh 11:1And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,
- Josh 19:25And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,
- Josh 19:15And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.
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