Joshua 12:4

King James Version:

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

There was also the territory of 'Og king of Bashan, who belonged to the remnant of the Refa'im. He lived at 'Ashtarot and at Edre'i;

Berean Standard Bible:

And Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.

American Standard Version:

and the border of Og king of Bashan, of the remnant of the Rephaim, who dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the coast^{H1366} of Og^{H5747} king^{H4428} of Bashan^{H1316}, which was of the remnant^{H3499} of the giants^{H7497}, that dwelt^{H3427} at Ashtaroth^{H6252} and at Edrei^{H154},

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Commentary for Joshua 12:4

Joshua 12:4 is a part of the Old Testament in the Bible, specifically found in the Book of Joshua. This verse is situated within a larger section that lists the territories conquered by the Israelites as they entered the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses and Joshua. The verse speaks of King Og of Bashan, who was one of the two Amorite kings defeated by the Israelites on the eastern side of the Jordan River, the other being King Sihon of the Amorites.

King Og was known for his formidable stature, often described as a remnant of the Rephaim, a group frequently associated with giants in the biblical narrative. The Rephaim were an ancient people believed to have lived in the regions of Bashan, Gilead, and Ammon, and their memory was often linked with the notion of great warriors or heroes of old.

The mention of Ashtaroth and Edrei in the verse refers to the cities or territories under King Og's rule. These places were significant in the region of Bashan, which was known for its fertile land and strong fortifications. The defeat of King Og and the conquest of these territories were seen as a divinely aided victory for the Israelites, as they continued to establish themselves in the land that God had promised to their ancestors.

In summary, Joshua 12:4 highlights the extent of the Israelite conquests, emphasizing the defeat of a powerful and legendary king, Og of Bashan, who was among the last of the giants. It underscores the theme of divine assistance in the face of overwhelming odds and the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites as they secure their inheritance in the Promised Land. The historical context of the verse is rooted in the Israelites' transition from a nomadic people to a nation with a defined territory, a process that involved military campaigns and the establishment of control over various regional kings and their lands.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1366
   There are 196 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גְּבוּל
   Transliteration: gᵉbûwl
   Pronunciation: gheb-ool'
   Description: or גְּבֻל; (shortened) from גָּבַל; properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed; border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5747
   There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עוֹג
   Transliteration: ʻÔwg
   Pronunciation: ogue
   Description: probably from עוּג; round; Og, a king of Bashan; Og.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1316
   There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּשָׁן
   Transliteration: Bâshân
   Pronunciation: baw-shawn'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan; Bashan.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3499
   There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יֶתֶר
   Transliteration: yether
   Pronunciation: yeh'-ther
   Description: from יָתַר; properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free); [phrase] abundant, cord, exceeding, excellancy(-ent), what they leave, that hath left, plentifully, remnant, residue, rest, string, with.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7497
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָפָא
   Transliteration: râphâʼ
   Pronunciation: raw-faw'
   Description: or רָפָה; from רָפָא in the sense of invigorating; a giant; giant, Rapha, Rephaim(-s). See also בֵּית רָפָא.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3427
   There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשַׁב
   Transliteration: yâshab
   Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6252
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַשְׁתָּרוֹת
   Transliteration: ʻAshtârôwth
   Pronunciation: ash-taw-roth'
   Description: or עַשְׁתָּרֹת; plural of עַשְׁתְּרָה; Ashtaroth, the name of a Sidonian deity, and of a place East of the Jordan; Asharoth, Astaroth. See also בֵּית עַשְׁתָּרוֹת, עַשְׁתֹּרֶת, עַשְׁתְּרֹת קַרְנַיִם.
   
9. Strong's Number: H154
   There are 275 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶדְרֶעִי
   Transliteration: ʼedreʻîy
   Pronunciation: ed-reh'-ee
   Description: from the equivalent of אֶדְרָע; mighty; Edrei, the name of two places in Palestine; Edrei.