Joshua 12:23 nasb — the king of Dor in the heights of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;

Joshua 12:23 in the NASB reads: “the king of Dor in the heights of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;”

Joshua 12:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 12, verse 23.

Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.

Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.

Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 12:23.

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Joshua 12:23 reads (NASB): “the king of Dor in the heights of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.