madon Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
madon in Easton's Bible Dictionary
strife, a Canaanite city in the north of Israel (Josh. 11:1; 12:19), whose king was slain by Joshua; perhaps the ruin Madin, near Hattin, some 5 miles west of Tiberias.
madon in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(strife) one of the principal cities of Canaan before the conquest, probably in the north. Its king joined Jabin and his confederates in their attempt against Joshua at the waters of Xierom, and like the rest was killed. #Jos 11:1; 12:19|
madon in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
MA'DON (contention), a royal city of the Canaanites, Josh 11:1; Neh 12:19, whose king was slain by Joshua; probably Madin, near Hatthi.
madon in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
A leading Canaanite city, whose king Jobab was killed at Merom with Jabiu's confederates (Joshua 11:1; Joshua 12:19).