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
This occurs during Joshua's conquest of the Promised Land, after Israel had already defeated southern Canaanite cities and kings. Jabin was the powerful king of Hazor, which was the largest and most important city in northern Canaan at the time. News of Israel's military successes had spread throughout the region, causing fear among the remaining Canaanite rulers.
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