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Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 12:12

Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 12:12

The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

12. Gezer ] The situation of this royal city has lately (see above, Jos 10:33) been discovered by M. Clermont Ganneau at Tel-el-Jezar, about four miles from Amws (Emmaus), and on the western boundary of the territory of Ephraim. The ruins are extensive, with rock-hewn tombs, quarries, and remains of an aqueduct.

Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

The king of Eglon, one,…. The last of the five kings, and his name was Debir, Jos 10:3;

the king of Gezer, one; who came up to help Lachish, and his name was Horam, Jos 10:33.

Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible

Gezer. Compare Jos 10:33; and see note on 1Ki 9:16, 1Ki 9:17.

Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics

Eglon: Jos 10:3, Jos 10:23, Jos 15:39

Gezer: Gezer appears to have situated in the tribe of Ephraim, near Beth-horon, between it and the sea. Eusebius and Jerome place it four miles north of Nicopolis or Emmaus. Jos 10:33

Reciprocal: Jos 10:34 – Eglon 1Ch 6:67 – Gezer 1Ch 20:4 – Gezer

Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge