KJV ORIGINAL
The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a list recording the defeat of two Canaanite kings during Israel's conquest of the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in Joshua's detailed record of the 31 kings defeated during Israel's conquest of Canaan under his leadership. Hazor was one of the most important and powerful Canaanite city-states, often called the head of all the northern kingdoms, while Madon was another significant city in northern Canaan. This systematic listing served as both a historical record and a testimony to God's faithfulness in giving Israel victory over seemingly impossible odds.
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