And they did so, and brought forth those five kings unto him out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon.
Key themes
PeaceInheritanceRestCovenant fidelity
Glossary
- Jerusalem Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Eglon Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Eton.
- Hebron Place
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A community; alliance. (1. ) A city in the south end of the valley of Eshcol, about midway between Jerusalem and Beersheba, from which it is distant about 20 miles in a straight line. Modern identification: Tel Rumeida.
- Jarmuth Place
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Height. (1. ) A town in the plain of Judah ( Josh. 15:35 ), originally the residence of one of the Canaanitish kings (10:3, 5, 23). Modern identification: Tel Yarmuth.
- Lachish Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell ed Duweir.