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THE LIST OF KINGS CONQUERED BY ISRAEL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Joshua 12
Deuteronomy 3:21-29
“Ye shall not fear them:
for the LORD your God
he shall fight for you.”
THE LIST OF KINGS CONQUERED BY ISRAEL
In the Exodus, there were a number of people who had survived the onslaught of Israel as a manifestation of God’s grace. Those in Egypt who took part in the Passover by faith were spared from death. And in the capture of Jericho, Rahab and her family were spared.
The whole of Canaan west of Jordan was captured. There were the valleys, mountains, plains and springs in the wilderness. There were also the south and north countries of Canaan. Altogether, there were thirty‑one cities and kings that Joshua conquered. The details of each battle to capture these cities had been told earlier. Here is the list as given in Joshua 12:9‑24: “The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one; The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one; The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one; The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one; The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one; The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one; The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one; The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one; The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one; The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one; The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one; The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one; The king of Tirzah, one: all the kings thirty and one.”
These achievements under Moses and Joshua showed God’s faithfulness. They also showed that God is King of the whole earth. As His creatures, we submit to, and obey, Him. We look forward to reaching the promised eternal abode.
THOUGHT: God’s grace is manifested to those who trust in Him.
PRAYER: Father, let this grace be for me also.