1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Joshua 11:10

And presently turning back, he took Asor, and slew the king thereof with the sword. Now Asor, of old, was the head of all these kingdoms.

King. Jabin had thrown himself into the city, or perhaps a new king had been appointed, according to the custom of Persia, etc., when the former went to battle. Hence we find so many kings of Israel were chosen very young and while their fathers were living.