Madon

A town in Canaan that fought with Jabin, king of Hazor, against the Israelites at the Waters of Merom.

About Madon

One of the many Canaanite cities allied against Joshua in a vain attempt to stop the progress of the Israelites into Palestine. A disastrous battle fought at Meron brought these cities under Israelite control (Jos 11:1; 12:19). Madon is probably the modern Qarn Hattin, about five miles (8 kilometers) from the Sea of Galilee.

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Key References

Joshua 12:19

the king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;

Joshua 11:1

Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph;

All Scripture References (2)

Joshua (2)
Joshua 11:1

Now when Jabin king of Hazor heard about these things, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon; to the kings of Shimron and Achshaph;

Joshua 12:19

the king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;