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the king of Goiim in Galilee, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the king of Dor in the heights of Dor, one; the king of the people of Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the king of Dor in the heights of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the king of Dor in the heights of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the king of Dor in the heights of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the king of Dor in the heights of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the king of Dor in the heights of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the king of Dor in Naphath-dor one the king of Goiim in Gilgal one<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the king of Dor in Naphath-dor one the king of Goiim in Gilgal one <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the king of Dor in Naphoth Dor, the king of Goiim in Gilgal, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Dor (on the coast), Goiim (in Galilee ), <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king of Dor in the Dor heights: 1 The king of various gentiles in Gilgal: 1<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the king of Dor--near Naphath Dor--(one), the king of Goyim--near Gilgal--(one), <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the king of Dor in Naphath Dor, one; the king of Goyim in Galilee, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The king of Dor in the border of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />the king of Dor, at the elevation of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The king of Dor, at the elevation of Dor, one; The king of the Goyim of Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The king of Dor of the heights of Dor, one; the king of the nations to Gilgal, one;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The king of Dor, and of the province of Dor one, the king of the nations of Galgal one, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the king of Dor and of the province of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the king of Dor, in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goyim at Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the king of Dor in Naphath-dor one the king of Goiim in Galilee, one<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The king of Dor and of Napodor, one; the king of the low country and of Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The one King of Dur and of Nepathdur, the one King of the Deep Vale and of Galgala<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the king of Dor in the region of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in the Gilgal, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the king of Odollam <i>belonging to</i> Phennealdor, the king of Gei of Galilee:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/12-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=3282" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/12.htm">The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one; <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1756.htm" title="1756: dō·wr (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Pal. Or Dorr; from dowr; dwelling; Dor, a place in Palestine.">of Dor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5316.htm" title="5316: lə·nā·p̄aṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Height, a city belonging to Manasseh. For naphah; a height."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1756.htm" title="1756: dō·wr (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Pal. Or Dorr; from dowr; dwelling; Dor, a place in Palestine.">in Naphath-dor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: gō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">of Goiim</a> <a href="/hebrew/1537.htm" title="1537: lə·ḡil·gāl (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Circle (of stones), the name of several places in Pal. The same as gilgal; Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine.">in Gilgal,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one;</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>and the king of Tirzah, one. So there were thirty-one kings in all.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Joshua 11:1</a></span><br />Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/10-33.htm">Joshua 10:33</a></span><br />At that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-21.htm">Joshua 13:21</a></span><br />all the cities of the plateau and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon until Moses killed him and the chiefs of Midian (Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba), the princes of Sihon who lived in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-35.htm">Joshua 19:35-36</a></span><br />The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth, / Adamah, Ramah, Hazor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-1.htm">Judges 1:1-2</a></span><br />After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19</a></span><br />Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-80.htm">1 Chronicles 6:80</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">1 Chronicles 7:29</a></span><br />And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-6.htm">2 Samuel 24:6</a></span><br />Then they went to Gilead and the land of Tahtim-hodshi, and on to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-21.htm">Mark 1:21</a></span><br />Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum, and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-31.htm">Luke 4:31</a></span><br />Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-1.htm">John 6:1</a></span><br />After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;</p><p class="hdg">Dor</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/11-2.htm">Joshua 11:2</a></b></br> And to the kings that <i>were</i> on the north of the mountains, and of the plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in the borders of Dor on the west,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Joshua 17:11</a></b></br> And Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher Bethshean and her towns, and Ibleam and her towns, and the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Endor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Taanach and her towns, and the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns, <i>even</i> three countries.</p><p class="hdg">the nations</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-1.htm">Genesis 14:1,2</a></b></br> And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></b></br> Nevertheless the dimness <i>shall</i> not <i>be</i> such as <i>was</i> in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict <i>her by</i> the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations.</p><p class="hdg">Gilgal</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19</a></b></br> And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth <i>day</i> of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/5-9.htm">Joshua 5:9,10</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/12-5.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/12-4.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/joshua/11-2.htm">Dor</a> <a href="/james/1-9.htm">Elevation</a> <a href="/joshua/5-3.htm">Height</a> <a href="/joshua/11-2.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/joshua/12-8.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">Naphath-Dor</a> <a href="/joshua/11-2.htm">Naphoth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-43.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/joshua/11-16.htm">Region</a> <a href="/joshua/11-2.htm">Upland</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/13-3.htm">Border</a> <a href="/joshua/13-16.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Dor</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">Elevation</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">Height</a> <a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/joshua/13-6.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">Naphath-Dor</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">Naphoth</a> <a href="/joshua/23-3.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/joshua/13-11.htm">Region</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">Upland</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/12-1.htm">The two kings whose countries Moses took and disposed of</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/12-7.htm">The thirty-one kings on the other side of Jordan which Joshua smote</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one;</b><br>Dor was an ancient Canaanite city located on the Mediterranean coast, strategically positioned between Mount Carmel and Caesarea. It was known for its maritime trade and was a significant city during the time of Joshua. The term "Naphath-dor" refers to the region surrounding Dor, often translated as "heights of Dor," indicating its elevated position. Archaeological excavations have uncovered remains of fortifications and artifacts that attest to its historical importance. In biblical context, Dor was allotted to the tribe of Manasseh (<a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Joshua 17:11</a>), although it remained a Canaanite stronghold for some time. The mention of the "king of Dor" signifies the city's prominence and the necessity of its conquest for Israel's control over the land. This conquest fulfills God's promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan, demonstrating His faithfulness and the importance of obedience to His commands.<p><b>the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;</b><br>The term "Goiim" is often translated as "nations" or "peoples," and its exact identification is debated among scholars. It may refer to a coalition of different groups or tribes rather than a single ethnic entity. The location "Gilgal" is significant in Israel's history, as it was the first encampment of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River (<a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19-20</a>). Gilgal served as a base for military operations during the conquest of Canaan and was a place of spiritual renewal, where the Israelites celebrated the Passover and circumcised the new generation (<a href="/joshua/5-2.htm">Joshua 5:2-12</a>). The mention of the "king of Goiim in Gilgal" highlights the diverse opposition Israel faced in claiming the Promised Land. It underscores the theme of God's sovereignty over all nations and His power to subdue them before His chosen people. This conquest can be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over the spiritual forces of darkness, as He establishes His kingdom and reigns over all nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_dor.htm">King of Dor</a></b><br>Dor was a significant Canaanite city located near the Mediterranean coast. The king of Dor was one of the many rulers defeated by Joshua as the Israelites took possession of the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/naphath-dor.htm">Naphath-dor</a></b><br>This refers to the region surrounding the city of Dor. It was known for its strategic location and fertile lands.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_goiim.htm">King of Goiim</a></b><br>The term "Goiim" often refers to nations or peoples. In this context, it likely refers to a coalition of different groups or a specific people group in the region of Gilgal.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a></b><br>A location of great significance in Israel's history, Gilgal was the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River. It served as a base for their military operations in Canaan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua's_conquests.htm">Joshua's Conquests</a></b><br>This verse is part of a larger passage listing the kings defeated by Joshua, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment_of_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises</a></b><br>The listing of defeated kings, including those of Dor and Goiim, underscores God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Believers can trust in God's promises in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience_and_perseverance.htm">The Importance of Obedience and Perseverance</a></b><br>Joshua's conquests required obedience and perseverance. Christians are called to remain faithful and diligent in their spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_incomplete_obedience.htm">The Consequences of Incomplete Obedience</a></b><br>The continued presence of Canaanites in some areas, like Dor, serves as a warning about the dangers of incomplete obedience to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>The defeat of various kings and peoples illustrates God's sovereignty over all nations, reminding believers of His ultimate authority and control.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_23_14_align_with_later_prophecies.htm">How does Joshua 23:14's statement that all God's promises were fulfilled reconcile with later prophetic books that foresee unfulfilled promises?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_'the_hornet'_align_with_history.htm">Joshua 24:12 - How does the account of God sending 'the hornet' align with historical or natural evidence of plagues or insects driving out inhabitants?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_defeat_31_kings_quickly.htm">In Joshua 12:1-24, how feasible is it that the Israelites defeated and occupied territories ruled by thirty-one kings so quickly without significant recorded losses?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The nations of Gilgal.</span> Or <span class="accented">the nations</span> that belong <span class="accented">to Gilgal</span>. This is identified by Yandevelde and Conder with Jiljulieh in the plain of Jordan, north of Antipatris, and is therefore, if this identification be correct, a third Gilgal. The word "nations" most probably signifies a diversity of tribes of various races gathered together under the headship of the king of Gilgal, much in the same way that the kingdom of Mercia arose in England from a confused mass of various tribes, gathered together on the <span class="accented">marches</span>, or military frontiers, between Britons, Saxons and English, or in the same way that the Austrian and Turkish empires have been formed out of a congeries of various nationalities. So we read of "Tidal king of nations" in <a href="/genesis/14-1.htm">Genesis 14:1</a>. But others regard the "nations" (Goim) mentioned there as equivalent to the Gutinm of the Babylonian tablets - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, Semitic tribes imperfectly organised, then dwelling in Babylonia, and prefer the LXX. reading, <span class="greek">Θαργάλ</span>, in <a href="/genesis/14-1.htm">Genesis 14:1</a>, which Sir Henry Rawlinson considers equivalent to the Accadian Tur Gal, or "great chief." So Sayce, 'Babl. Lit.,' p. 23; Tomkins, 'Studies on the Time of Abraham.' See Introduction III. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/12-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֥לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Dor</span><br /><span class="heb">דּ֛וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(dō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1756.htm">Strong's 1756: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dor -- a city in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Naphath-dor,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנָפַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·nā·p̄aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5299.htm">Strong's 5299: </a> </span><span class="str2">A height, a sieve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Goiim</span><br /><span class="heb">גּוֹיִ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(gō·w·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Gilgal,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְגִלְגָּ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḡil·gāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gilgal -- 'circle (of stones)', the name of several places in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/12-23.htm">OT History: Joshua 12:23 The king of Dor in the height (Josh. 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