Overview
The Bible addresses jabin across 16 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua and Judges. Closely related themes include Canaanites, Armies, Confederacies and Protection. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joshua, Jabin and Moses.
Key Bible verses about jabin
Old Testament
Joshua
And 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,
And to the kings that were on the north of the mountains, and of the plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in the borders of Dor on the west,
And to the Canaanite on the east and on the west, and to the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite in the mountains, and to the Hivite under Hermon in the land of Mizpeh.
And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that is upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.
And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel. met: Heb. assembled by appointment
And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.
So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them.
And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephothmaim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining. great Zidon: or, Zidonrabbah Misrephothmaim: or, Salt pits: Heb. Burnings of waters
And Joshua did unto them as the LORD bade him: he houghed their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire.
And Joshua at that time turned back, and took Hazor, and smote the king thereof with the sword: for Hazor beforetime was the head of all those kingdoms.
And they smote all the souls that were therein with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them: there was not any left to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire. any: Heb. any breath
And all the cities of those kings, and all the kings of them, did Joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword, and he utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the LORD commanded.
But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn. in their: Heb. on their heap
And all the spoil of these cities, and the cattle, the children of Israel took for a prey unto themselves; but every man they smote with the edge of the sword, until they had destroyed them, neither left they any to breathe.
People in the Bible and jabin
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying jabin for yourself
- Begin with Joshua 11:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Joshua and Judges each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Joshua, Jabin and Moses and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Canaanites, Armies, Confederacies and Protection.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about jabin?
The Bible addresses jabin across 16 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua and Judges. Closely related themes include Canaanites, Armies, Confederacies and Protection. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joshua, Jabin and Moses.
How many Bible verses are about jabin?
The Bible references jabin in 16 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention jabin?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 11:1: “And 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,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with jabin?
Joshua, Jabin and Moses.
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