Joshua 12:9 kjv — The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Beth–el, one;

King James Version

"The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Beth–el, one;"

— Joshua 12:9, King James Version

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Joshua 12 — Context

6

Them did Moses the servant of the Lord and the children of Israel smite: and Moses the servant of the Lord gave it for a possession unto the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh.

7

And these are the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baal–gad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions;

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In the mountains, and in the valleys, and in the plains, and in the springs, and in the wilderness, and in the south country; the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites:

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The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Beth–el, one;

10

The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

11

The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;

12

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

Joshua 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 12:9 say?
Joshua 12:9 in the King James Version reads: “The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Beth–el, one;”
Where is Joshua 12:9 in the Bible?
Joshua 12:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 12, verse 9.
Who wrote Joshua?
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.
What is the book of Joshua about?
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.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 12:9.
What translation should I read Joshua 12:9 in?
Joshua 12:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 12:9?
Joshua 12:9 reads (KJV): “The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Beth–el, 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.
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