King living before Israel's Monarchy
Jobab, the king of Madon, was one of the northern kings who allied against Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
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Jobab, the king of Madon, is mentioned in Jos.11.1 as one of the northern Canaanite kings who formed an alliance against Israel during the conquest of Canaan. When Jabin, king of Hazor, called for the northern kings to unite against Joshua and the Israelites, Jobab joined forces with him, along with the kings of Shimron and Achshaph. This coalition gathered their troops and encamped together at the Waters of Merom to fight against Israel. However, Joshua and the Israelite army launched a surprise attack and defeated them, pursuing and striking them down until no survivors were left (Jos.11.7-8).
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JO'BAB (a desert). A son of Joktan. Gen 10:29; 1 Chr 1:23. A king of Edom. Gen 36:33-34; 1 Chr 1:44-45. A king of Madon, who joined the league against Joshua. Josh 11:1. 4., 5. Two Benjamites, heads of their respective houses. 1 Chr 8:9, 1 Chr 8:18.
JO'BAB (a desert). A son of Joktan. Gen 10:29; 1 Chr 1:23. A king of Edom. Gen 36:33-34; 1 Chr 1:44-45. A king of Madon, who joined the league against Joshua. Josh 11:1. 4., 5. Two Benjamites, heads of their respective houses. 1 Chr 8:9, 1 Chr 8:18.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3103
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;
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