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Joshua 12:20 Cross-References
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“The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;”
Joshua 12:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 12:20
The king of Shimron-meron, one; the king of Achshaph, one—Shimron-meron (שִׁמְרוֹן מְראוֹן, shimron-meron) combines two names: Shimron ('watch-height') and Meron ('high place'), possibly indicating a unified city-state or a dual settlement controlling the elevated terrain of upper Galilee. This king joined Jabin's northern coalition (11:1), contributing forces to the massive army assembled at the waters of Merom.Achshaph (אַכְשָׁף, achshaph, 'fascination' or 'sorcery') appears in Egyptian records (Amarna letters) as Akšapa, confirming its significance as a Canaanite city-state. The name's asso...
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Cross-References for Joshua 12:20
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“when Jabin king of Hazor heard of it”
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