This verse concludes Joshua's enumeration of defeated Canaanite kings, with Dor representing the final northern stronghold overcome through divine warfare. The systematic listing of all thirty-one conquered kings demonstrates the comprehensive nature of Israel's conquest and validates God's promise that the land would be subdued before them. This closure of the conquest narrative emphasizes that no enemy remained unconquered in principle, though practical settlement would require continued effort and faith from each tribe. The completeness of the list serves as a memorial to God's faithfulness and the efficacy of Israel's trust in divine leadership under Joshua.

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