The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

JOSHUA 12:10KJV
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Joshua 12:10 (KJV)

What does Joshua 12:10 mean?

Joshua 12:10 lists two kings—one from Jerusalem and one from Hebron—among those defeated by the Israelites under Joshua’s leadership. This verse is part of a record naming the specific kings and cities conquered during Israel’s campaign in Canaan.

This verse appears in a section where the writer, likely Joshua or a later editor, catalogs the victories of the Israelites after entering the Promised Land. The focus here is on historical detail: identifying which city-states fell and who ruled them at the time. By naming Jerusalem and Hebron, the verse underlines the significance of these cities and the completeness of Israel’s conquest in that region.

Where else these words appear

“Hebron” Hebrew H2275 · used in 66 verses

  • Genesis 13:18 Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD.
  • Joshua 21:13 Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah with her suburbs,
  • 2 Samuel 5:13 And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.