Who was Jabin?

Canaanite king defeated by Israelites.

The story of Jabin

Jabin - King.
Jabin - King.
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Jabin was a biblical figure who was the king of Hazor in the time of the Israelite conquest of Canaan. He was the son of King Jobab and the brother of King Zebulun. He is best known for leading a coalition of Canaanite kings in a battle against the Israelites, which resulted in his defeat and the destruction of his city. Jabin's army was defeated by the Israelites under the command of Joshua. After the battle, Jabin and his people were taken captive and the city of Hazor was destroyed. Jabin's defeat marked the end of the Canaanite presence in the region and the beginning of the Israelite conquest of Canaan. Jabin is remembered in the Bible as a powerful and oppressive ruler who oppressed the Israelites and sought to prevent them from entering the Promised Land. He is also remembered for his defeat at the hands of the Israelites, which marked the beginning of the Israelite conquest of Canaan.

Name meaning

The name "Jabin" has its roots in Hebrew and can be found in the Bible. In Hebrew, it means "wise" or "discerner." There are references to figures named Jabin in the Old Testament, notably a king of Hazor who opposed the Israelites. As a given name, it is relatively uncommon but may be chosen for its biblical connections or its meaning related to wisdom and discernment.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

King.

First mention

Joshua 11:1

Appearances in the Bible

7 mentions

Jabin in the Bible

Explore all 3 chapters where Jabin appears

Joshua

Chapter 11

Northern Kings Defeated

Joshua conquers the northern part of Canaan and divides the land among the Israelite tribes.

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Judges

Chapter 4

Yael Kills Sisera

Deborah, a prophetess, leads Israel to victory against the Canaanites.

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Psalms

Chapter 83

A Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

Psalm 83 is a prayer for deliverance from enemies that surround Israel. It acknowledges the reality that Israel's enemie...

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