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the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lassharon, one;
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Identifying Ancient Cities
Commentators note the difficulty in pinpointing the exact locations of cities like Aphek, as it was a common name in ancient Palestine. Scholars suggest "Lassharon" likely refers to the fertile Plain of Sharon, a region mentioned elsewhere in Scripture. This list, while historically specific, reminds us of the challenges in modern biblical geography.
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Joshua
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The names of the kings are given in the order of their actual encounter with Joshua. Those enumerated in Joshua 12:10-18 either belonged to the lea…
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Reformed Baptist
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We have here the limits of the country Joshua conquered. A list is given of the kings subdued by Israel: thirty-one in all. This shows how fruitful…