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Joshua 12:13 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Joshua 12:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 12 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;”
Joshua 12:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 12:13
The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one—Debir (Devir, דְּבִר, possibly 'sanctuary/oracle') was formerly called Kiriath-sepher ('city of the book,' Joshua 15:15), suggesting it was a Canaanite religious or scribal center. Caleb later offered his daughter Achsah to whoever captured it; Othniel succeeded (Joshua 15:16-17; Judges 1:11-13). This demonstrates that even 'defeated' cities sometimes required re-conquest—the list records strategic victories, not necessarily permanent occupation.Geder (Geder, גֶּדֶר, 'wall/enclosure') remains archaeologically unidentified, possibly a textual varia...
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