The Word for Today with Ray

Sunday, June 14, 2026

The King of Libnah and Adullam - Joshua 12:15

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other western side of Jordan” which included, “the kings of Jericho, Ai, which is beside Bethel, Jarmuth, and Lachish, Eglon and Gezer, Debir, and Geder, Hormah and Arad”, and in chapter twelve and verse fifteen of Joshua we discover how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Libnah” and “the king of Adullam” where we read,

The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;

The verse reads, “The king of Libnah, one;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Libnah” or “belonging to Libnah whose name means ‘pavement’ and was a royal city of the Canaanites in the southwest captured by Joshua; allocated to Judah and made a Levitical city; site unknown”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God gave the royal ruler belonging to “Libnah” to “Joshua” and the people of “Israel”.

The verse goes on to say, “the king of Adullam”; one;” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Adullam” or “belonging to Adullam whose name means ‘justice of the people’ and was a town of the Canaanites allotted to Judah and lying in the lowlands; site of the cave where David hid”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” also overtook the royal ruler and territory belonging to “Adullam”.

When we consider the words in this verse, we see how Jehovah God also provided the territories which were ruled by “Libnah” and “Adullum” to the people of “Israel”. One by one God was giving the people of “Israel” the promise land, and He has given us the promise of eternal life when we yield to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. As we put our faith and trust in Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and help us to inherit all He has for us in His Kingdom. (See John 3:16)

Next time we see how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Makkedah” and “the king of Bethel”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The King of Hormah and Arad - Joshua 12:14

In the book of Joshua, we learned In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other western side of Jordan” which included, “the kings of Jericho, Ai, which is beside Bethel, Jarmuth, and Lachish, Eglon and Gezer, Debir, and Geder”, and in chapter twelve and verse fourteen of Joshua we discover how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Hormah” and “the king of Arad” where we read,

The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;

The verse reads, “The king of Hormah, one;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Hormah” or “belonging to Harmah whose name means ‘devotion’ and was a town of the Canaanites which was conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah and located in the south of Judah”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer included the royal ruler of “Hormah” who was among the leaders that “Israel” conquered and possessed their land.

The verse goes on to say, “the king of Arad, one;” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Arad” or “belonging to Arad whose name means ‘a wild ass’ and was a royal city of the Canaanites north of the wilderness of Judah”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer included the royal ruler of “Hormah” who was among the leaders that “Israel” conquered and possessed their land.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn about two more “kings” and their territories which were conquered by “Israel”. The leaders of “Hormah and Arad” were next on the list of the people and territories that were defeated. Each of these were given to “Israel” by Jehovah God, and they all demonstrated God’s progressive giving of the “promise land” to them. God loves “Israel”, and He loves us. When He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead after three days, He made the way through faith and trust in Him to be forgiven of our sins, granted everlasting life and provided with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and progressively give us all the inheritance He has for us in this life and the next.

Next time we see how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Libnah” and “the king of Adullam”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

The King of Debir and Geder - Joshua 12:13

In the book of Joshua,, we learned how, “these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other western side of Jordan” which included, “the kings of Jericho, Ai, which is beside Bethel, Jarmuth, and Lachish, Eglon and Gezer”, and in chapter twelve and verse thirteen of Joshua we discover how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Debir” and ”the king of Geder” where we read,

The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

The verse reads, “The king of Debir, one;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Debir” or “belonging to Debir whose name means ‘sanctuary’ and was a town in the mountains of Judah west of Hebron and given to the priests and a city of refuge”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer shared how the leader of “Debir” and his territory were defeated by “Joshua” and the people of “Israel”.

The verse goes on to say, “the king of Geder, one;” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Geder” or “belonging to Geder whose name means ‘well’ and was one of the Canaanite towns captured in the Promised Land by Joshua and the Israelites”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer shared how the royal ruler of “Geder” and his territories were overtaken by “Israel”.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn of another two “kings” and their lands which were conquered by “Joshua” and the army of “Israel”. The leaders of “Debir” and “Geder” as well as their territories were defeated and became part of the “promise” of God to inherit their territories. God was giving these lands to “Israel” because He loves them, and because He loves us as well, when we put our faith and trust in His Son Jesus who died on the cross and rose from the grave after three days, He will provide us with forgiveness of sins, everlasting life and His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower us to live according to that truth so that we too may inherit all He desires to give us in this life and in Heaven.

Next time we see how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Hormah” and “the king of Arad”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

The King of Eglon and Gezer - Joshua 12:12

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other western side of Jordan” which included, “the kings of Jericho, Ai, which is beside Bethel, Jarmuth, and Lachish”, and in chapter twelve and verse twelve of Joshua we discover how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer” where we read,

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

The verse reads, “The king of Eglon, one;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Eglon” or “belonging to Eglon whose name means ‘calf-like’ and was a royal city in Canaan that opposed the conquest; located in the low lands of Judah”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer shared how the royal leader belonging to “Eglon” and his region were also conquered by “Joshua” and the army of “Israel”.

The verse goes on to say, “the king of Gezer, one;” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Gezer” or “belonging to Gezer whose name means ‘porter’ and was a Levitical city on the border of Ephraim”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer referred to how “Gezer’s” royal ruler and region were also overtaken by “Israel”.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn the names of two more royal rulers and their territories that were conquered by “Joshua” and the people of “Israel”. “Eglon and Gezer” were among the leaders Jehovah God removed and replaced with His people “Israel”. Incrementally God was giving the promise land to the people of “Israel”, and as these leaders were destroyed, different tribes of “Israel” would occupy their space. God provided for and protected “Israel”, and He will do the same for everyone who yields to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was resurrected from the grave after three days. When we submit to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and bestow His Holy Spirit upon us so we are guided into all truth and prepared to receive that which He chooses according to His perfect plan and will.

Next time we see how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Debir” and “the king of Geder”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

The King of Jarmuth and Lachish - Joshua 12:11

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other western side of Jordan” which included, “the kings of Jericho, Ai, which is beside Bethel”, and in chapter twelve and verse eleven of Joshua we discover how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Jarmuth” and “the king of Lachish” where we read,

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

The verse reads, “The king of Jarmuth, one;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Jarmuth” or “belonging to Jarmuth whose name means ‘heights’ and was a Canaanitish city in the lowlands of Judah with a king and located between Hebron and Lachish”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer shared how the royal ruler belonging to “Jarmuth” was among the ones “Israel” defeated and seized their territory.

The verse continues, “the king of Lachish, one;” Joshua or the writer added the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Lachish” or “belonging to Lachish whose name means ‘invincible’ and was a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua also included the royal ruler and leader belonging to “Lachish” to be among ones “Israel” defeated and seized their land.

When we think through the words in this verse, we see how the royal rulers of “Jarmuth and Lachish” were also among the leaders and lands which were conquered by “Israel”. One by one God delivered these rulers and their territories over to the people of “Israel”, and He fulfilled His promise to give these lands to them. God has also promised to forgive the sins and grant everlasting life to every person who puts their faith and trust in His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we yield to Him, He will keep His promise and give us His Holy Spirit as a down payment assuring us that we shall forever live with Him. (See 1 Corinthians 1:22)

Next time we see how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Eglon” and “the king of Gezer”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

The Kings of Jerusalem and Hebron - Joshua 12:10

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “these are the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goes up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions. 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. The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one”, and in chapter twelve and verse ten of Joshua we discover how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Jerusalem” and “the king of Hebron” where we read,

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

The verse reads, “the king of Jerusalem, one;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Jerusalem” or “belonging to Jerusalem whose name means ‘teaching of peace’ and was the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer included the royal ruler belonging to “Jerusalem” to be among the ones “Israel” defeated and possessed their land.

The verse goes on to say, “the king of Hebron, one;” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “the king” which means “the royal ruler and leader” “of Hebron” or “belonging to Hebron whose name means a city in south Judah approximately twenty miles south of Jerusalem and approximately twenty miles (30 km) north of Beersheba and near where Abraham built an altar”, “one” which means “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer also included the royal ruler of “Hebron” to be among the ones “Israel” defeated and possessed their land.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we discover that “Jerusalem and Hebron” were additional regions where “Israel” conquered the royal ruler and took possession of his land. Jehovah God gave these territories to “Israel”, and their part was to obey Him and fulfill His desire in their lands. God wants us to have a personal relationship with Him through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days, and when we believe and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and lead us into areas He desires to give us in this life and in our eternal life to come. (See John 16:13; Ephesians 1:11,14,18; Colossians 1:12; 3:24)

Next time we discover how “Israel” overtook, “the king of Jarmuth” and “the king of Lachish”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

The Kings of Jericho and Ai - Joshua 12:9

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “these are the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goes up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of Israel for a possession according to their divisions. 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”, and in chapter twelve and verse nine of Joshua we discover how “Israel” conquered, “the king of Jericho” and “the king of Ai” where we read,

The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one;

The verse reads, “The king of Jericho, one;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “the king of Jericho” which means “the royal ruler and leader belonging to Jericho whose name means ‘its moon’ and was a city five miles (8 km) west of the Jordan and seven miles (11.5 km) north of the Dead Sea and the first city conquered by the Israelites upon entering the promised land of Canaan”, “one” or “a single royal ruler and leader”. Joshua or the writer referred to the single royal ruler belonging to “Jericho”.

The verse continues, “the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one;” Joshua or the writer added the words, “the king of Ai” which means “the royal ruler and leader of Ai or Aija or Aiath or Hai whose name means ‘heap of ruins’ and was a city lying east of Bethel and beside Bethaven near Jericho and the second city taken on the invasion of Canaan”, “which is beside Bethel one” or “that existed next to and neighbor to Bethel whose name means ‘house of God’ and was the ancient place and seat of worship in Ephraim on border of Benjamin, identified with Luz (former name) and also a single royal ruler”. Joshua or the writer included the royal ruler belonging to “Ai” which was next to “Bethel” as the territory which was to be divided up among the “tribes of Israel”.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn about two more of the royal rulers who were defeated by the armies of “Israel”. The “kings” from “Jericho and Ai” were conquered, and “Israel” would occupy their land. God gave this territory to the people of “Israel” because He told them they would inherit the “promise land”. God has promised us through His Son Jesus that we will be forgiven of our sins and granted everlasting life when we yield to His Son Jesus who was crucified on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised from the dead after three days. God loves us, and He wants us to live with Him forever. All glory, honor and praise be unto Him for not only obtaining our salvation but also being willing to grant it to everyone who humbles themselves and receives His gift.

Next time we discover how “Israel” also captured, “the king of Jerusalem” and “the king of Hebron”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…