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Amorites: Kings of Joshua 10:3–26

Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, / “Come up and help me. We will attack Gibeon, because they have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites.” / So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it.

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The Amorites: Kings of, Degraded and Slain Joshua 10:24–27

When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks. / “Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” / After this, Joshua struck down and killed the kings, and he hung their bodies on five trees and left them there until evening.

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The Amorites: Kings of, Great and Powerful Psalm 136:18, 20

and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. / and Og king of Bashan—His loving devotion endures forever.

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