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the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir one the king of Geder 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 Debir one the king of Geder 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, the king of Geder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Debir, Geder, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king of Debir: 1 The king of Geder: 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the king of Debir (one), the king of Geder (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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; The king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Dabir one, the king of Gader 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Debir one the king of Geder 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 Debir, one; the king of Hirmah, 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 Dabir, the one King of Kherma<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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, 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 Dabir, the king of Gader:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/12-13.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=3234" 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">12</span>the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; <span class="reftext">13</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/1688.htm" title="1688: də·ḇir (N-proper-fs) -- Or Dbir (but see Lo' Dbar); the same as dbiyr; Debir, the name of an Amoritish king and of two places in Palestine.">of Debir,</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/1445.htm" title="1445: ge·ḏer (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Canaan.: the same as geder; Geder, a place in Palestine.">of Geder,</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">14</span>the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;…<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/11-21.htm">Joshua 11:21-22</a></span><br />At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. / No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/21-24.htm">Numbers 21:24-35</a></span><br />And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified. / Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its villages. / Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land as far as the Arnon. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">Deuteronomy 3:1-11</a></span><br />Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet us in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to me, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So the LORD our God also delivered Og king of Bashan and his whole army into our hands. We struck them down until no survivor was left. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-10.htm">Judges 1:10</a></span><br />Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">1 Samuel 17:4</a></span><br />Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">2 Samuel 21:16-22</a></span><br />Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” / Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Psalm 136:17-22</a></span><br />He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. / and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. / Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-4.htm">Isaiah 9:4</a></span><br />For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/2-9.htm">Amos 2:9</a></span><br />Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a></span><br />Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-12.htm">Matthew 11:12</a></span><br />From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Luke 1:51-52</a></span><br />He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. / He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.</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 Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;</p><p class="hdg">Debir</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-3.htm">Joshua 10:3,38</a></b></br> Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, … </p><p class="hdg">Geder</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-36.htm">Joshua 15:36</a></b></br> And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/11-21.htm">Debir</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/13-26.htm">Debir</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 Debir, one;</b><br>Debir was a Canaanite city located in the hill country of Judah. It is often identified with the archaeological site of Khirbet Rabud, southwest of Hebron. Debir was previously known as Kiriath Sepher, meaning "City of Books," which suggests it may have been a center of learning or record-keeping. The conquest of Debir is significant as it demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan. In <a href="/joshua/10-38.htm">Joshua 10:38-39</a>, Joshua and the Israelites captured Debir as part of their southern campaign. The mention of "one" king emphasizes the completeness of the conquest, as each king represents a distinct city-state that was subdued. Debir's capture is a testament to God's faithfulness and the Israelites' obedience to His command to take possession of the land.<p><b>the king of Geder, one;</b><br>Geder is less well-known than Debir, and its exact location is uncertain, though it is thought to be in the Shephelah region of Judah. The name Geder may be related to the Hebrew word for "wall" or "enclosure," suggesting it was a fortified city. The inclusion of Geder in the list of conquered kings highlights the thoroughness of Joshua's campaign in Canaan. Each city and its king represent the diverse and numerous challenges the Israelites faced in taking the Promised Land. The defeat of Geder's king, like the others, underscores the theme of divine assistance in Israel's military victories. This conquest is part of the broader narrative of God's judgment on the Canaanite nations for their idolatry and wickedness, as well as His provision for His chosen people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_debir.htm">King of Debir</a></b><br>Debir was a Canaanite city conquered by Joshua and the Israelites. It was previously known as Kiriath Sepher, meaning "City of Books," indicating it may have been a center of learning or record-keeping.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_geder.htm">King of Geder</a></b><br>Geder is less well-known, but it was another city in the southern part of Canaan. The king of Geder was one of the many rulers defeated by Joshua during the conquest of the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/conquest_of_canaan.htm">Conquest of Canaan</a></b><br>This event refers to the military campaigns led by Joshua to take possession of the land promised to the Israelites by God. The listing of defeated kings in <a href="/bsb/joshua/12.htm">Joshua 12</a> serves as a record of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.<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 Debir and Geder, is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The conquest of Canaan required strict obedience to God's commands. Similarly, Christians are called to obey God's Word, trusting that His ways lead to victory and blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_and_victory.htm">Spiritual Warfare and Victory</a></b><br>Just as Joshua led Israel in physical battles, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a> encourages believers to put on the full armor of God to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recording_and_remembering_god's_works.htm">Recording and Remembering God's Works</a></b><br>The detailed record of victories in <a href="/bsb/joshua/12.htm">Joshua 12</a> serves as a reminder of God's mighty works. Believers are encouraged to remember and recount God's faithfulness in their own lives.<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/why_aren't_some_conquered_areas_in_joshua_12.htm">Why are certain cities or regions that were allegedly conquered in previous chapters not mentioned in Joshua 12, suggesting possible inconsistencies?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_12_13_with_history.htm">Ezekiel 12:13 foretells a ruler's capture, yet some historical accounts appear to conflict with the exact manner of King Zedekiah's downfall; how can these differences be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_paul's_450_years_conflict_ot.htm">Acts 13:19-20: Why does Paul's recounting of Israel's history (a 450-year period) seem to conflict with Old Testament timelines?</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 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The king of Geder.</span> Perhaps the same as Gederah in <a href="/joshua/15-36.htm">Joshua 15:36</a>. If so, it is the Gedor of the Onomasticon, ten miles from Beit-Jibrin, or Eleutheropolis, now Jedireh. Conder, however, with whom Vandevelde seems to agree, places Geder in the mountain region, and identifies it with Gedor (<a href="/joshua/15-58.htm">Joshua 15:58</a>) and the modern Jedur, in the Hebron mountain. So Keil and Delitzsch, Robinson, and others. The Gedor in <a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39</a> may be the same place. It is described as on the east side of the "gai," or ravine, but no clearer indication of the place is given. It is, however, unlikely that the Simeonites would have found the children of tiara undisturbed in the mountains of Hebron in the reign of Hezekiah (see vers. 40, 41). The LXX. reads Gerar, and this is very probably the true reading. There was a "Nahal," or winter torrent, there (<a href="/genesis/26-17.htm">Genesis 26:17, 19</a>), and therefore possibly a "gal." The whole passage in 1 Chronicles should be consulted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/12-13.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">מֶ֤לֶךְ</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 Debir,</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבִר֙</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇir)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1688.htm">Strong's 1688: </a> </span><span class="str2">Debir -- an Amorite king, also the name of several places in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֔ד</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">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 Geder,</span><br /><span class="heb">גֶּ֖דֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ge·ḏer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1445.htm">Strong's 1445: </a> </span><span class="str2">Geder -- a city in Canaan</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/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/12-13.htm">OT History: Joshua 12:13 The king of Debir one (Josh. 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