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ruled

Meaning of “ruled”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of rule, meaning to govern, lead, direct, control, or exercise authority.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
13 occurrences13 verses11 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 24:2

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Joshua 12:2
Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer, which is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and from the middle of the river, and from half Gilead, even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon;
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1611 witness · Joshua 12:2 · retained source text

Sihon king of the Amorites who dwelt in Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer, which is vpon the banke of the riuer of Arnon, and from the middle of the riuer, and from halfe Gilead vnto the riuer Iabbok; which is the border of the children of Ammon:

1611 marginal noteNum. 21.24. deu. 3.6.

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Governed; controlled; conducted; managed; established by decision.

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