Jos 12:7-24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Josh 12:7-24: 12:7-24 Joshua and the Israelite armies faithfully carried out the tasks God gave them. This summary showcases their successes, providing proper recognition for their faithfulness. God gave the Israelites their promised inheritance while bringing about the long-delayed judgment of the Canaanites. This roster of defeated kings, identified by their city-states, provides evidence of God’s accomplished purposes. A solemn yet joyful recital for Israel, the list symbolizes God’s mighty acts for his people and exalts his own great name. 12:7 Baal-gad was at the western foot of Mount Hermon, the northern limit of Joshua’s conquests west of the Jordan. • The valley of Lebanon divided the coastal Lebanon range and the inland Anti-Lebanon range. • Mount Halak, which leads up to Seir (i.e., Edom), marked the southern limit of Joshua’s conquests.

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‏ Joshua 12:7-24

Summary for Josh 12:7-24: 12:7-24 ^a Joshua and the Israelite armies faithfully carried out the tasks God gave them. This summary showcases their successes, providing proper recognition for their faithfulness. God gave the Israelites their promised inheritance while bringing about the long-delayed judgment of the Canaanites. This roster of defeated kings, identified by their city-states, provides evidence of God’s accomplished purposes. A solemn yet joyful recital for Israel, the list symbolizes God’s mighty acts for his people and exalts his own great name. 12:7 ^b Baal-gad was at the western foot of Mount Hermon, the northern limit of Joshua’s conquests west of the Jordan.

• The valley of Lebanon divided the coastal Lebanon range and the inland Anti-Lebanon range.

• Mount Halak, which leads up to Seir (i.e., Edom), marked the southern limit of Joshua’s conquests.
12:8 ^c Hittites ... Jebusites: See study note on 3:10.