And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,
When Jabin, the king of Hazor, heard about what had happened, he sent messages to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph.
This verse shows King Jabin reaching out to other kings after hearing news about Israel's victories, likely preparing to form an alliance against them.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were actively conquering the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, following their exodus from Egypt and the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. When Jabin, the king of Hazor, a major city in northern Canaan, heard about Joshua's earlier victories in the southern regions, he responded by sending messengers to form an alliance with nearby kings to resist the Israelite advance. This reflects the ancient practice of coalitions among city-states in Canaan to defend against invading forces.
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