Joshua 12:21
New International Version
the king of Taanach one the king of Megiddo one

New Living Translation
The king of Taanach The king of Megiddo

English Standard Version
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

Berean Standard Bible
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

King James Bible
The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

New King James Version
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

New American Standard Bible
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

NASB 1995
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

NASB 1977
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

Legacy Standard Bible
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

Amplified Bible
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

Christian Standard Bible
the king of Taanach one the king of Megiddo one

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the king of Taanach one the king of Megiddo one

American Standard Version
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

English Revised Version
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the king of Taanach, the king of Megiddo,

Good News Translation
Taanach, Megiddo,

International Standard Version
The king of Taanach: 1 The king of Megiddo: 1

Majority Standard Bible
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

NET Bible
the king of Taanach (one), the king of Megiddo (one),

New Heart English Bible
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

Webster's Bible Translation
The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

World English Bible
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

Young's Literal Translation
The king of Taanach, one; The king of Megiddo, one;

Smith's Literal Translation
The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The king of Thenac one, the king of Megeddo one,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

New American Bible
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

New Revised Standard Version
the king of Taanach one the king of Megiddo one
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The one King of Tanak, the one King of Magdu
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the king of Cades, the king of Zachac,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Kings Defeated West of the Jordan
20the king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; 21the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one; 22the king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam in Carmel, one;…

Cross References
Numbers 21:24-26
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.

Deuteronomy 2:32-36
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. ...

Judges 1:5-7
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.

1 Samuel 15:7-8
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.

2 Samuel 8:2
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.

1 Kings 4:19
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.

1 Chronicles 18:11
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.

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. ...

Isaiah 15:1-9
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. ...

Jeremiah 48:1-5
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!’ ...

Amos 2:1-3
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.

Matthew 1:5
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

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

Romans 15:4
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.

1 Corinthians 10:11
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.


Treasury of Scripture

The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

Taanach

Joshua 17:11
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, even three countries.

Judges 5:19
The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.

Megiddo

1 Kings 4:12
Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:

2 Kings 23:29,30
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…

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the king of Taanach
Taanach was a Canaanite city located in the Jezreel Valley, an area known for its fertile land and strategic importance. The Hebrew root for Taanach is "תַּעְנַךְ" (Ta'anakh), which may mean "sandy" or "lowland." This city was significant in the ancient world due to its position on the Via Maris, a major trade route connecting Egypt and Mesopotamia. The mention of the "king of Taanach" signifies the conquest of a key location that would have been vital for controlling trade and military movements. Spiritually, this conquest represents the overcoming of worldly influences and the establishment of God's kingdom in areas of strategic importance in our lives.

one
The repetition of "one" in this verse emphasizes the individual victories over each king and their respective territories. In Hebrew, the word "אֶחָד" (echad) signifies unity and singularity. This highlights the thoroughness and completeness of the Israelites' conquest under Joshua's leadership. Each victory was a step towards fulfilling God's promise to Abraham regarding the land. In a spiritual sense, it reminds believers of the importance of addressing each challenge or sin individually, ensuring that no stronghold remains unconquered in our spiritual journey.

the king of Megiddo
Megiddo was another significant city in the Jezreel Valley, known for its strategic military importance. The Hebrew root "מְגִדּוֹ" (Megiddo) is associated with the idea of a place of troops or a gathering place. Historically, Megiddo is famous for its association with numerous battles, including the prophesied battle of Armageddon in Revelation. The conquest of Megiddo symbolizes the triumph over formidable opposition and the securing of a critical stronghold. Spiritually, it represents the victory over major spiritual battles and the assurance of God's ultimate triumph over evil.

one
Again, the use of "one" underscores the methodical and complete nature of the conquest. Each king and city represented a unique challenge, and the singular focus on each victory illustrates the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in the believer's life. It serves as a reminder that God equips His people to face and overcome each obstacle, no matter how daunting, with the assurance of His presence and power.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Taanach,
תַּעְנַךְ֙ (ta‘·naḵ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8590: Taanach -- a Canaanite city assigned to Manasseh

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

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

of Megiddo,
מְגִדּ֖וֹ (mə·ḡid·dōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4023: Megiddo -- a tower

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


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