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

JOSHUA 12:19KJV
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Joshua 12:19 (KJV)

What does Joshua 12:19 mean?

Joshua 12:19 lists two kings—one from Madon and one from Hazor—among those defeated by the Israelites under Joshua’s leadership. This verse is part of a record naming the specific kings and cities conquered as Israel took possession of the land.

Joshua 12 is a summary given to the Israelites, likely by the author of the book, recounting the victories achieved during their campaign in Canaan. The mention of the king of Madon and the king of Hazor highlights the thoroughness of Israel’s conquest, showing that even significant city-states were overcome. This list helps the reader see the scope and completeness of the Israelite victories.

Where else these words appear

“Madon” Hebrew H4068 · used in 2 verses

  • Joshua 11:1 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,

“Hazor” Hebrew H2674 · used in 17 verses

  • Joshua 11:1 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,
  • Joshua 15:25 And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor,
  • 1 Kings 9:15 And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.