SIL Translator’s Notes on Joshua 13:18

13:18

Jahaz: The term Jahaz indicates a town that was part of the kingdom of Sihon. The story of how Moses defeated King Sihon at Jahaz is told in Numbers 21:23-24. The location of Jahaz is uncertain.

Kedemoth: The term Kedemoth indicates another town that was part of the kingdom of King Sihon. Its location is uncertain.

Mephaath: The term Mephaath indicates another town east of the Jordan River. It was a part of the kingdom of King Sihon. Its location is uncertain.

Here is another way to spell the name of this town:

Mepha-ath (Revised Standard Version)

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