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the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach one the king of Megiddo 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 Taanach one the king of Megiddo 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, the king of Megiddo,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Taanach, Megiddo, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king of Taanach: 1 The king of Megiddo: 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the king of Taanach (one), the king of Megiddo (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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; The king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Thenac one, the king of Megeddo 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Taanach one the king of Megiddo 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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Tanak, the one King of Magdu<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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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 Cades, the king of Zachac,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/12-21.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=3272" 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">20</span>the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; <span class="reftext">21</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/8590.htm" title="8590: ta‘·naḵ (N-proper-fs) -- A Canaanite city assigned to Manasseh. Or Tanak; of uncertain derivation; Taanak or Tanak, a place in Palestine.">of Taanach,</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/4023.htm" title="4023: mə·ḡid·dōw (N-proper-fs) -- Megiddo -- a tower. (Zech. 'abdan or Mgiddow; from gadad; rendezvous; Megiddon or Megiddo, a place in Palestine.">of Megiddo,</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">22</span>the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, 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="/numbers/21-24.htm">Numbers 21:24-26</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/2-32.htm">Deuteronomy 2:32-36</a></span><br />So Sihon and his whole army came out for battle against us at Jahaz. / And the LORD our God delivered him over to us, and we defeated him and his sons and his whole army. / At that time we captured all his cities and devoted to destruction the people of every city, including women and children. We left no survivors. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-5.htm">Judges 1:5-7</a></span><br />And there they found Adoni-bezek and fought against him, striking down the Canaanites and Perizzites. / As Adoni-bezek fled, they pursued him, seized him, and cut off his thumbs and big toes. / Then Adoni-bezek said, “Seventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off have gathered the scraps under my table. As I have done to them, so God has repaid me.” And they brought him to Jerusalem, where he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">1 Samuel 15:7-8</a></span><br />Then Saul struck down the Amalekites all the way from Havilah to Shur, which is east of Egypt. / He captured Agag king of Amalek alive, but devoted all the others to destruction with the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2</a></span><br />David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.<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/18-11.htm">1 Chronicles 18:11</a></span><br />and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites.<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/15-1.htm">Isaiah 15:1-9</a></span><br />This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/48-1.htm">Jeremiah 48:1-5</a></span><br />Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. / A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/2-1.htm">Amos 2:1-3</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a></span><br />Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,<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/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11</a></span><br />Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.</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 Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;</p><p class="hdg">Taanach</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="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-19.htm">Judges 5:19</a></b></br> The kings came <i>and</i> fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.</p><p class="hdg">Megiddo</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-12.htm">1 Kings 4:12</a></b></br> Baana the son of Ahilud; <i>to him pertained</i> Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which <i>is</i> by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, <i>even</i> unto <i>the place that is</i> beyond Jokneam:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/23-29.htm">2 Kings 23:29,30</a></b></br> In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/16-16.htm">Megiddo</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-11.htm">Megid'do</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">Taanach</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">Ta'anach</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Megiddo</a> <a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Megid'do</a> <a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Taanach</a> <a href="/joshua/17-11.htm">Ta'anach</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'; 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The mention of "one" king indicates the singular leadership of this city-state, typical of the Canaanite political structure during the time of Joshua. Taanach is also referenced in <a href="/judges/5-19.htm">Judges 5:19</a>, where it is the site of a significant battle during the time of Deborah and Barak. Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of a well-fortified city, suggesting its importance in the region. The defeat of the king of Taanach by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>).<p><b>the king of Megiddo, one;</b><br>Megiddo was another prominent city in the Jezreel Valley, known for its strategic location along major trade routes, including the Via Maris. The city's significance is underscored by its frequent mention in biblical narratives and its role in various military campaigns. Megiddo is famously associated with the future prophetic battle of Armageddon (<a href="/revelation/16-16.htm">Revelation 16:16</a>), symbolizing the ultimate conflict between good and evil. The defeat of its king by Joshua's forces represents the broader conquest of Canaan and the establishment of Israelite control over key territories. Megiddo's archaeological remains, including its impressive fortifications and water systems, highlight its historical importance and the challenges faced by the Israelites in their conquest.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_taanach.htm">King of Taanach</a></b><br>Taanach was a Canaanite city located in the territory that would later be allotted to the tribe of Manasseh. The king of Taanach was one of the many Canaanite rulers defeated by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_megiddo.htm">King of Megiddo</a></b><br>Megiddo was another significant Canaanite city, strategically located in the Jezreel Valley. The king of Megiddo was also defeated by the Israelites. Megiddo is historically significant and is often associated with future prophetic events.<br><br>3. <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 and the Israelites as they took possession of the Promised Land. It highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment</a></b><br>God's promises are sure and steadfast. The defeat of these kings is a testament to 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_complete_obedience.htm">The Importance of Complete Obedience</a></b><br>The later failure to fully drive out the inhabitants of Taanach and Megiddo serves as a warning about the consequences of incomplete obedience. Christians are called to fully obey God's commands, not just partially.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_and_victory.htm">Spiritual Warfare and Victory</a></b><br>Just as Joshua led the Israelites in physical battles, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. Victory comes through reliance on God's strength and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_significance.htm">Prophetic Significance</a></b><br>The mention of Megiddo connects to future prophetic events, reminding believers of the ultimate victory of God over evil. It encourages a perspective that looks forward to God's final triumph.<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/what's_megiddo's_biblical_role.htm">What is Megiddo's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_call_evil_good_and_good_evil.htm">What is Megiddo's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_balaam's_seven_altars.htm">Numbers 23:1-2: Is there any archaeological evidence supporting Balaam's elaborate sacrifices on seven altars with seven bulls and seven rams?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/12-21.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 Taanach,</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּעְנַךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ta‘·naḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8590.htm">Strong's 8590: </a> </span><span class="str2">Taanach -- a Canaanite city assigned to Manasseh</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 Megiddo,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְגִדּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḡid·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4023.htm">Strong's 4023: </a> </span><span class="str2">Megiddo -- a tower</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/12-21.htm">Joshua 12:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/12-21.htm">Joshua 12:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/12-21.htm">Joshua 12:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/12-21.htm">Joshua 12:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/12-21.htm">Joshua 12:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/12-21.htm">Joshua 12:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/12-21.htm">Joshua 12:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/12-21.htm">Joshua 12:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/12-21.htm">Joshua 12:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/12-21.htm">Joshua 12:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/12-21.htm">OT History: Joshua 12:21 The king of Taanach one (Josh. 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