Joshua 12:18the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lassharon, one;
The setting
Israel, ~1400 BC. The final entries in the conquest record, covering territories in what is now northern Israel...
The emotion here: exhausted relief recording the final conquests
The original word
lassharon (לַשָּׁרוֹן) — possibly 'of Sharon,' referring to the coastal plain region
Why it matters
Aphek controlled a major trade route — conquering it meant controlling commerce
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 12:18
This list ends the conquest narrative — from here, Israel begins the harder task of living in the land
Common misconceptionPeople think conquest was instant, but this list represents decades of systematic warfare — God's timing isn't always immediate.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 12:18
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 12:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 12:18 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include victory, completion. Notable phrases: king of Aphek; king of Lassharon.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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