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Joshua 13:17 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Joshua 13:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 13 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and Bamothbaal, and Bethbaalmeon, Bamothbaal: or, the high places of Baal, and house of Baalmeon”
Joshua 13:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 13:17
Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain—Heshbon (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) was the former capital of Sihon, king of the Amorites (Numbers 21:26), making it a strategic and symbolic prize. The Hebrew ha-mishor (הַמִּישֹׁר, "the plain") refers to the high plateau east of the Dead Sea, excellent grazing land. This verse lists cities conquered from Sihon, now assigned to Reuben: Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, and others.The inclusion of cities with "Baal" in their names (Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon) highlights the pagan religious landscape Israel was called to transform. God gave Israel cities bu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 13:17
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“And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:”
“that Balak took Balaam”
“and Baal Meon”