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Joshua 12:4 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Joshua 12:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 12 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the coast of Og king of Bashan, which was of the remnant of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,”
Joshua 12:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 12:4
The second Transjordan king: 'And the coast of Og king of Bashan, which was of the remnant of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei.' Og's identification as 'remnant of the giants' (yeter harefaim, יֶתֶר הָרְפָאִים) connects him to the Rephaim, ancient people known for extraordinary size. Deuteronomy 3:11 notes Og's iron bedstead was nine cubits long (over thirteen feet), confirming his gigantic stature. This detail matters theologically: Israel defeated seemingly invincible enemies through God's power. The two capitals—Ashtaroth and Edrei—show Og's significant kingdom. The 'giant' ...
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Cross-References for Joshua 12:4
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“who lived in Heshbon”
“who reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei (the same was left of the remnant of the Rephaim); for these did Moses strike”
“he and all his people”
“and all Gilead”
“and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us”