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the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron-meron one the king of Achshaph 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 Shimron-meron one the king of Achshaph 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 Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron Meron, the king of Achshaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Shimron Meron, Achshaph, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king of Shimron-meron: 1 The king of Achshaph: 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 Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the king of Shimron Meron (one), the king of Acshaph (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 Shim'on, one; the king of Maron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron-Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron-Meron, one; The king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron-Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Semeron one, the king of Achsaph 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 Shimron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shimron-meron one the king of Achshaph 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 Shamrin and Meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Shamrin, and of Maroon, the one King of Akhshaph<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 Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, 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 Symoon, the king of Mambroth, the king of Aziph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/12-20.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=3266" 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">19</span>the king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one; <span class="reftext">20</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/8112.htm" title="8112: šim·rō·wnFrom Shimrown and a derivative of mara'; guard of lashing; Shimron-Meron, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8112.htm" title="8112: mə·r·’ō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- From Shimrown and a derivative of mara'; guard of lashing; Shimron-Meron, a place in Palestine.">of Shimron-meron,</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/407.htm" title="407: ’aḵ·šāp̄ (N-proper-fs) -- A place in N. Canaan. From kashaph; fascination; Acshaph, a place in Palestine.">of Achshaph,</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">21</span>the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, 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/11-10.htm">Joshua 11:10-11</a></span><br />At that time Joshua turned back and captured Hazor and put its king to the sword, because Hazor was formerly the head of all these kingdoms. / The Israelites put everyone in Hazor to the sword, devoting them to destruction. Nothing that breathed remained, and Joshua burned down Hazor itself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-24.htm">Deuteronomy 7:24</a></span><br />He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/21-24.htm">Numbers 21:24</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-8.htm">Judges 1:8</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-21.htm">1 Kings 9:21</a></span><br />their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.<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_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines.<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/10-9.htm">Isaiah 10:9</a></span><br />“Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-9.htm">Jeremiah 25:9</a></span><br />behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Matthew 11:21-22</a></span><br />“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Luke 10:13-14</a></span><br />Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.<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="/hebrews/11-30.htm">Hebrews 11:30-31</a></span><br />By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.</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 Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;</p><p class="hdg">Shimron-meron</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Joshua 11:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard <i>those things</i>, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Joshua 19:15</a></b></br> And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.</p><p class="hdg">Achshaph</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Joshua 11:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard <i>those things</i>, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-25.htm">Joshua 19:25</a></b></br> And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Achshaph</a> <a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Ach'shaph</a> <a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Acshaph</a> <a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Shimron</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/19-25.htm">Achshaph</a> <a href="/joshua/19-25.htm">Ach'shaph</a> <a href="/joshua/19-25.htm">Acshaph</a> <a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Shimron</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 Shimron-meron, one;</b><br>Shimron-meron is identified as one of the cities in the northern region of Canaan. This area is part of the territory that Joshua and the Israelites conquered during their campaign to take possession of the Promised Land. The mention of "one" indicates that one king ruled over this city, emphasizing the individual conquests that contributed to the overall victory. Geographically, Shimron-meron is believed to be located in the region of Galilee, which later becomes significant in the New Testament as the area where Jesus conducted much of His ministry. The conquest of these cities symbolizes the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This victory also prefigures the ultimate triumph of Christ over all spiritual enemies.<p><b>the king of Achshaph, one;</b><br>Achshaph is another city in the northern part of Canaan, likely situated near the Mediterranean coast. The king of Achshaph is listed among those defeated by Joshua, highlighting the comprehensive nature of Israel's conquest. Historically, Achshaph was part of a coalition of Canaanite kings who opposed Israel, as seen in earlier chapters of Joshua. This coalition's defeat underscores the theme of divine intervention and support for Israel, as God promised to deliver these kings into Joshua's hands. The mention of "one" king again emphasizes the individual nature of these victories, which collectively demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant. The defeat of Achshaph and its king can be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over the forces of evil, as He establishes His kingdom on earth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_shimron-meron.htm">King of Shimron-meron</a></b><br>This refers to the ruler of Shimron-meron, a city in the region of Canaan. The city was one of the many that Joshua and the Israelites conquered during their campaign to take possession of the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_achshaph.htm">King of Achshaph</a></b><br>This is the ruler of Achshaph, another city in Canaan. Like Shimron-meron, Achshaph was part of the coalition of cities that opposed Israel's advance and was subsequently defeated by Joshua.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua's_conquest.htm">Joshua's Conquest</a></b><br>The listing of these kings is part of a broader account of Joshua's military victories in Canaan. This chapter summarizes the kings and territories defeated by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership.<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 conquest of Canaan, including the defeat of kings like those of Shimron-meron and Achshaph, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Joshua's success was rooted in his obedience to God's commands. This serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning our actions with God's will to achieve His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_and_victory.htm">Spiritual Warfare and Victory</a></b><br>The physical battles faced by Joshua can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual warfare. Believers are called to be vigilant and rely on God's strength to overcome spiritual adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_resistance_to_god.htm">The Consequences of Resistance to God</a></b><br>The fate of the Canaanite kings serves as a warning about the consequences of resisting God's plans. It underscores the importance of submitting to God's authority.<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/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/why_is_jehoash's_faithfulness_contradicted.htm">What explains the contradictory portrayal of Jehoash's faithfulness here versus his assassination in 2 Kings 12:20, appearing to undermine his supposed righteousness?</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/what_does_the_bible_say_about_hornets.htm">What does the Bible mention about hornets?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/12-20.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">מֶ֣לֶךְ</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 Shimron-meron,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְראוֹן֙</span> <span class="translit">(mə·r·’ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8112.htm">Strong's 8112: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shimron-meron -- a Canaanite city conquered by Joshua</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 Achshaph,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַכְשָׁ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(’aḵ·šāp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_407.htm">Strong's 407: </a> </span><span class="str2">Achshaph -- a place in northern 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/12-20.htm">Joshua 12:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/12-20.htm">Joshua 12:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/12-20.htm">Joshua 12:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/12-20.htm">Joshua 12:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/12-20.htm">Joshua 12:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/12-20.htm">Joshua 12:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/12-20.htm">Joshua 12:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/12-20.htm">Joshua 12:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/12-20.htm">Joshua 12:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/12-20.htm">Joshua 12:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/12-20.htm">OT History: Joshua 12:20 The king of Shimron Meron one (Josh. 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