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Madon

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(strife). Ancient city of Canaan (Josh. 11:1; 12:19¹And 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 11:1)
¹⁹The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one; (Joshua 12:19)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Canaanitish city in the north. Its king joined with others to oppose Joshua and was slain (Josh. 11:1¹And 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 11:1); Josh 12:19). Identified by some with ruins at Madin, 32° 48' N, 35° 27' E.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

4068 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Madown

Phonic:

maw-dohn’

Meaning:

the same as 4067; Madon, a place in Palestine

KJV Usage:

Madon

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

strife

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Place of judgment; contention:―an ancient city of Canaan, Josh. 11:1. {Lucas iudicii}