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Joshua 12:2–5

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Joshua 12:2

2Sihon 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;

Joshua 12:3

3And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Beth-jeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdoth-pisgah:

Joshua 12:4

4¶ And the coast of Og king of Bashan, which was of the remnant of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

Joshua 12:5

5And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon.

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DEFINED WORDS

Joshua 12:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ruled

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

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

middle

The center or central part of the object, place, or watch named.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

half

In part, or in an equal part or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Joshua 12:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

plain

Level or open land with little rise or depression; also clear, evident, simple, or unadorned, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

east

The direction of sunrise; lands or regions toward that direction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

salt

A mineral substance used for seasoning and preservation; figuratively, a preserving or purifying influence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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Joshua 12:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

giants

Persons or beings of extraordinary size or stature.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Joshua 12:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reigned

To reign: to rule as a king or exercise sovereign authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

half

In part, or in an equal part or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 2

  1. Genesis 32:22
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  2. Deuteronomy 2:24–37
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  3. Deuteronomy 3:6–17
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  4. Judges 11:13
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  5. Judges 11:22
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From verse 3

  1. Deuteronomy 3:17
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  2. Joshua 11:2
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  3. Joshua 13:20
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  4. Deuteronomy 4:49
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  5. Genesis 14:3
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From verse 4

  1. Deuteronomy 1:4
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  2. Deuteronomy 3:10–11
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  3. Joshua 13:12
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  4. Numbers 21:33–35
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  5. Deuteronomy 3:1–7
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From verse 5

  1. Deuteronomy 3:14
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  2. 1 Samuel 27:8
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  3. Joshua 13:11
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  4. Deuteronomy 3:8–10
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  5. 2 Kings 25:23
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