Joshua 12:18
New International Version
the king of Aphek one the king of Lasharon one

New Living Translation
The king of Aphek The king of Lasharon

English Standard Version
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

Berean Standard Bible
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

King James Bible
The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

New King James Version
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

New American Standard Bible
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

NASB 1995
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

NASB 1977
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

Legacy Standard Bible
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

Amplified Bible
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

Christian Standard Bible
the king of Aphek one the king of Lasharon one

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the king of Aphek one the king of Lasharon one

American Standard Version
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lassharon, one;

English Revised Version
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lassharon, one;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the king of Aphek, the king of Sharon,

Good News Translation
Aphek, Lasharon,

International Standard Version
The king of Aphek: 1 The king of Lasharon: 1

Majority Standard Bible
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

NET Bible
the king of Aphek (one), the king of Lasharon (one),

New Heart English Bible
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

Webster's Bible Translation
The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

World English Bible
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lassharon, one;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

Young's Literal Translation
The king of Aphek, one; The king of Lasharon, one;

Smith's Literal Translation
The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The king of Aphec one, the king of Saron one,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

New American Bible
the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

New Revised Standard Version
the king of Aphek one the king of Lasharon one
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The king of Aphik, one; the king of Nishron, one;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The one King of Aphaq, the one King of Neshruun
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the king of Aphek, one; the king of the Sharon, one;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the king of Ophec of Aroc,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
17the king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one; 18the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one; 19the king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 3:1-11
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. ...

Numbers 21:33-35
Then they turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet them in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to Moses, “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 they struck down Og, along with his sons and his whole army, until no remnant was left. And they took possession of his land.

Deuteronomy 2:24-37
“Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” / So from the Wilderness of Kedemoth I sent messengers with an offer of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, saying, ...

Numbers 21:21-32
Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, / “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” / But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. ...

Deuteronomy 1:4
This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and then at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth.

Judges 11:19-22
And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, and said to him, ‘Please let us pass through your land into our own place.’ / But Sihon would not trust Israel to pass through his territory. So he gathered all his people, encamped in Jahaz, and fought with Israel. / Then the LORD, the God of Israel, delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, who defeated them. So Israel took possession of all the land of the Amorites who inhabited that country, ...

Psalm 136:17-22
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. ...

Nehemiah 9:22-24
You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan. / You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them to the land You had told their fathers to enter and possess. / So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished.

Amos 2:9-10
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. / And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Hebrews 11:30-31
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.

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

Ephesians 6:10-18
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ...

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.


Treasury of Scripture

The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;

Aphek

Joshua 19:30
Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob: twenty and two cities with their villages.

1 Samuel 4:1
And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek.

Lasharon.

Isaiah 33:9
The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits.

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the king of Aphek
The mention of "the king of Aphek" refers to a ruler of a city that was significant in ancient Canaan. The name "Aphek" is derived from the Hebrew root "אפק" (Apheq), which means "fortress" or "enclosure." This suggests that Aphek was a fortified city, strategically important in military terms. Historically, Aphek is identified with several locations in the biblical narrative, including a site near the modern-day city of Tel Afek. Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of ancient fortifications, supporting the biblical description of Aphek as a stronghold. In the broader scriptural context, Aphek is mentioned in various battles, indicating its recurring role in the conflicts between the Israelites and their neighbors. The defeat of the king of Aphek signifies the Israelites' divinely ordained conquest and the fulfillment of God's promises to give them the land.

one
The repetition of the word "one" in this verse emphasizes the individual defeat of each king. In the Hebrew text, the word "אחד" (echad) is used, which means "one" or "single." This enumeration underscores the completeness and thoroughness of the Israelites' victories under Joshua's leadership. Each king represents a distinct victory, highlighting the systematic dismantling of Canaanite power structures. From a theological perspective, this reflects God's sovereignty and faithfulness in delivering the land to His chosen people, as each victory is a testament to His divine intervention and support.

the king of Lasharon
"Lasharon" is a less well-known location, and its exact historical and geographical identification remains uncertain. The name "Lasharon" may derive from the Hebrew root "שרון" (Sharon), which means "plain" or "level place." This suggests that Lasharon could have been situated in a fertile plain, possibly within the region known as the Sharon Plain. The mention of the king of Lasharon, despite the city's obscurity, indicates that even lesser-known or smaller entities were not exempt from the Israelites' conquest. This inclusion in the list of defeated kings serves to demonstrate the comprehensive nature of the conquest, where no city, regardless of its prominence, could withstand the advance of God's people.

one
Again, the use of "one" here reinforces the notion of individual victories. Each king's defeat is recorded separately, signifying the methodical and divinely guided campaign led by Joshua. The repetition of "one" after each king's name serves as a literary device to emphasize the totality of the conquest. It also reflects the biblical theme of unity and singularity in purpose, as the Israelites, under God's command, systematically claim the land promised to them. This enumeration of victories is a reminder of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant with Israel, encouraging believers to trust in God's promises and His ability to overcome obstacles in their own lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the king
מֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Aphek,
אֲפֵק֙ (’ă·p̄êq)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 663: Aphek -- perhaps 'fortress', the name of several places in Palestine

one;
אֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

the king
מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

of Lasharon,
לַשָּׁר֖וֹן (laš·šā·rō·wn)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8289: Sharon -- a plain on the Mediterranean Sea, perhaps also a region East of the Jordan

one;
אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first


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