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Joshua 12:2 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Joshua 12:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 12 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer, which is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and from the middle of the river, and from half Gilead, even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon;”
Joshua 12:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 12:2
Recounting conquered territories: 'Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer, which is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and from the middle of the river, and from half Gilead, even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon.' This detailed geographic catalog establishes the extent of Transjordan conquests. The specificity—Aroer, Arnon, Gilead, Jabbok—provides historical precision. Sihon's defeat (Numbers 21:21-31) was Israel's first major victory, giving confidence for Canaan conquest. The extensive territory controlled—from Arnon to Jabbo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 12:2
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“and took his two wives”
“and went out against Israel into the wilderness”
“Because Israel took away my land”
“as we did to Sihon king of Heshbon”
“Og king of Bashan”
“take your journey”
“from the Arnon even to the Jabbok”
“Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:”
“which you did allot after their portions: so they possessed the land of Sihon”