Megiddo
Megiddo appears in 12 verses of the Bible, from Joshua to Zechariah.
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Megiddo: the fortified city of the Jezreel Valley, scene of Josiah's death and of many battles, which gives its name to Armageddon (Revelation 16:16).
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The king of Taanach The king of Megiddo
Joshua 12:21 · Read the chapter -
The tribe of Manasseh failed to drive out the people living in Beth-shan, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and all their surrounding settlements, because the Canaanites were determined to stay in that region.
Judges 1:27 · Read the chapter -
Baana son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, all of Beth-shan near Zarethan below Jezreel, and all the territory from Beth-shan to Abel-meholah and over to Jokmeam.
1 Kings 4:12 · Read the chapter -
When King Ahaziah of Judah saw what was happening, he fled along the road to Beth-haggan. Jehu rode after him, shouting, “Shoot him, too!” So they shot Ahaziah in his chariot at the Ascent of Gur, near Ibleam. He was able to go on as far as Megiddo, but he died there.
2 Kings 9:27 · Read the chapter -
Along the border of Manasseh were the towns of Beth-shan, Taanach, Megiddo, Dor, and their surrounding villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.
1 Chronicles 7:29 · Read the chapter -
But Josiah refused to listen to Neco, to whom God had indeed spoken, and he would not turn back. Instead, he disguised himself and led his army into battle on the plain of Megiddo.
2 Chronicles 35:22 · Read the chapter
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