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Madon
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Strife, a Canaanitish city in the north of Palestine (Josh. 11:1; 12:19), whose king was slain by Joshua; perhaps the ruin Madin, near Hattin, some 5 miles west of Tiberias.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(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. (Joshua 11:1; 12:19)
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
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.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
a chiding; a garment; his measure
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
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.