Title Scope of Conquest / Joshua 12
Content 21. Scope of Conquest
Here are the nations where Joshua conquered Canaan and won the victory. These countries are
It includes the entire region from the Valley of Renon to Mount Hermon.
(1) Arnon Valley - Arnon means a fast stream. This area now has few wild plants.
It remains, and is in a state of ruin.
(2) Mount Hermon - In the Bible, Mount Hermon is expressed as a symbol of peace and rest. Lots of trees and rain
This mountain is a place that shows a gentle and loving side.
(3) Jabbok (v. 2) - literally a brook springing up. Translated in the Septuagint as "winter torrent".
(4) East (verse 3) - East of Jordan.
(5) Beth Jeshimoth (verse 3) - It is a desert area near the Dead Sea called Jeshimon. This is the area where travelers are
It is described as the driest area in the There are many acacia trees, and the northern end reaches the Dead Sea.
(6) Mount Bisgah (verse 3) - This mountain is located at the northernmost end of the Abarim Mountains. Bonded enters from this mountain
I was looking at an unfathomable mountain range. Here Balaam built an altar to Ibcol and cursed the children of Israel.
tried in vain.
(7) Ashtaroth (verse 4) _ It is an expression of “a strong city,” and the numerous ruins show the prosperity of the ancient society.
shows In addition, various relics and relics of this area were enjoyed by the kings of this area as luxury and indulgence
proves that
(8) Geshurites (v. 5) - These appear several times in the Bible (Deut. 3:14; 2 Samuel 13:37). This is the drum of Bashan
Located in the east, it has maintained its own state form for quite some time.
Areas such as these were the objects of Joshua's conquest. And Joshua "striped them" and subdued them.
Moses gave the land “as an inheritance” to the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh (v. 6). like this
After the great work of silver was over, Joshua again conquered "the other side of the Jordan" (v. 7) and destroyed many kings,
land was distributed.
The kings and kingdoms they conquered on this side of the Jordan are:
Jericho, Ai, Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, Eglon, Gezer, Debir, Keder, Hormah, Arath, Libnah,
Adullam, Geda, Bethel, Tabpu, Heber, Aphek, Rassaron, Madon, Hazor, Shimron, Axaph, Taaac, Megiddo, Kedesh,
The kings of Ogneam and Dol of Carmel, Goim of Gilgal, and Tirsha.
These "31 kings" were the subjects of Joshua's conquest, and they were conquered and became the occupied territories of Israel.
All.