Overview
The Bible addresses taanach across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua, Judges and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Megiddo, Manasseh, the Tribe Of, Canaanites and Canaanites, the.
Key Bible verses about taanach
Old Testament
Joshua
The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;
And Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher Bethshean and her towns, and Ibleam and her towns, and the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Endor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Taanach and her towns, and the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns, even three countries.
Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out the inhabitants of those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
And out of the half tribe of Manasseh, Tanach with her suburbs, and Gathrimmon with her suburbs; two cities.
Judges
Neither did Manasseh drive out the inhabitants of Bethshean and her towns, nor Taanach and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns: but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying taanach for yourself
- Begin with Joshua 12:21, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Joshua, Judges and 1 Kings each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Megiddo, Manasseh, the Tribe Of, Canaanites and Canaanites, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about taanach?
The Bible addresses taanach across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua, Judges and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Megiddo, Manasseh, the Tribe Of, Canaanites and Canaanites, the.
How many Bible verses are about taanach?
The Bible references taanach in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention taanach?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 12:21: “The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;”
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