Jabin
Jabin, king of Hazor, formed an alliance with other Canaanite kings to fight against Joshua and the Israelites.
The name Jabin means “Jabneh, he that understands; building”
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Summary
A king in Canaan living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Joshua 11:1; only referred to as Jabin (יָבִין).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- יָבִיןJabin
Mentions
Includes 2 verses that refer to Jabin without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- 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;
- Joshua 11:4Referred to, not namedSo these kings came out with all their armies, a multitude as numerous as the sand on the seashore, along with a great number of horses and chariots.
- Joshua 11:5Referred to, not namedAll these kings joined forces and encamped at the waters of Merom to fight against Israel.