Introduction:
Megiddon, often referred to as Megiddo, is a significant site in biblical history and prophecy. It is located in the Jezreel Valley in modern-day Israel and has been the scene of numerous historical battles. The name "Megiddo" is derived from the Hebrew "מְגִדּוֹ" (Megiddo), and it is frequently associated with the eschatological term "Armageddon."

Biblical References:
Megiddon is mentioned in several passages throughout the Bible, highlighting its strategic and prophetic importance. In the Old Testament, it is first noted in the Book of Joshua as a city conquered by the Israelites: "The territory of the tribe of Manasseh included Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their surrounding settlements" (Joshua 17:11).

In Judges 5:19, Megiddo is the site of a significant battle during the time of Deborah and Barak: "Kings came and fought; the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo, but they took no plunder of silver" . This battle is celebrated in the Song of Deborah, emphasizing the Lord's deliverance of Israel.

The city is also mentioned in the context of King Solomon's reign. Solomon fortified Megiddo as one of his chariot cities, indicating its military importance: "This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon conscripted to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer" (1 Kings 9:15).

Prophetic Significance:
Megiddo's most notable mention in the New Testament is in the Book of Revelation, where it is associated with the final battle between good and evil. Revelation 16:16 states, "And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon" . The term "Armageddon" is believed to be derived from "Har Megiddo," meaning "Mount of Megiddo." This passage has led to Megiddo being viewed as the symbolic site of the ultimate confrontation between the forces of God and the forces of Satan.

Historical and Archaeological Context:
Archaeological excavations at Tel Megiddo have revealed a rich history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Neolithic period. The site has yielded significant findings, including ancient fortifications, palaces, and stables, which corroborate its biblical descriptions as a fortified city and a center of chariot warfare.

Throughout history, Megiddo has been a strategic military site due to its location at the crossroads of major trade routes. This strategic importance is reflected in its biblical narrative, where it serves as a backdrop for divine intervention and judgment.

Theological Implications:
From a theological perspective, Megiddo represents the ongoing struggle between divine sovereignty and human rebellion. Its association with Armageddon in Revelation underscores the belief in a future, decisive victory of God over evil. This eschatological view reinforces the hope and assurance of ultimate justice and restoration as promised in Scripture.

Conclusion:
While Megiddo's historical and archaeological significance is well-documented, its prophetic role in biblical eschatology continues to capture the imagination of believers. As a symbol of divine intervention and the final triumph of good over evil, Megiddo remains a focal point of biblical study and reflection.Megiddon

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MEGIDDO; MEGIDDON

me-gid'-o, me-gid'-on (meghiddo, meghiddon; Magiddo, Mageddon, Magdo): A royal city of the Canaanites, the king of which was slain by Joshua (Joshua 12:21). It lay within the territory of Issachar, but was one of the cities assigned to Manasseh (Joshua 17:11 1 Chronicles 7:29). Manasseh, however, was not able to expel the Canaanites, who therefore continued to dwell in that land. Later, when the children of Israel were waxen strong, the Canaanites were put to taskwork (Joshua 17:12 Judges 1:27 f). The host of Sisera was drawn to the river Kishon, and here, "by the waters of Megiddo," the famous battle was fought (Judges 5:19). By the time of Solomon, Israel's supremacy was unquestioned. Megiddo was included in one of his administrative districts (1 Kings 4:12), and it was one of the cities which he fortified (1 Kings 9:15). Ahaziah, mortally wounded at the ascent of Gur, fled to Megiddo to die (2 Kings 9:27). At Megiddo, Josiah, king of Judah, attempted to arrest Pharaoh-necoh and his army on their march to the Euphrates against the king of Assyria. Here the Egyptian monarch "slew him.... when he had seen him," and from Megiddo went the sorrowful procession to Jerusalem with Josiah's corpse (2 Kings 23:29 2 Chronicles 35:20). The sad tale is told again in 1 Esdras 1:25;. "The mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon" became a poetical expression for the deepest and most despairing grief (Zechariah 12:11).

See also ARMAGEDDON.

The constant association of Megiddo with Taanach (Tell Ta`anek) points to a position on the south edge of the plain of Esdraelon. In confirmation of this, we read (RP, 1st series, II, 35-47) that Thothmes III captured Megiddo, after having defeated the Palestinian allies who opposed him. He left his camp at Aruna (possibly `Ar`arah), and, following a defile (possibly Wady `Arah), he approached Megiddo from the South We should thus look for the city where the pass opens on the plain; and here, at Khan el-Lejjan, we find extensive ruins on both sides of a stream which turns several mills before falling into the Kishon. We may identify the site with Megiddo, and the stream with "the waters of Megiddo." Pharaoh-necoh would naturally take the same line of march, and his advance could be nowhere more hopefully opposed than at el-Lejjun. Tell el-Mutasellim, a graceful mound hard by, on the edge of the plain, may have formed the acropolis of Megiddo.

The name Mujadda` attaches to a site 3 miles South of Beisan in the Jordan valley. Here Conder would place Megiddo. But while there is a resemblance in the name, the site really suits none of the Biblical data. The phrase "Taanach by the waters of Megiddo" alone confines us to a very limited area. No position has yet been suggested which meets all the conditions as well as el-Lejjun.

The Khan here shows that the road through the pass from Esdraelon to the plain of Sharon and the coast was still much frequented in the Middle Ages.

W. Ewing

717. Harmagedon -- Har-Magedon, a mountain of unc. location
... Word Origin of Hebrew origin har and Megiddon Definition Har-Magedon, a mountain
of unc. location NASB Word Usage Har-Magedon (1). Armageddon. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/717.htm - 6k4023b. Megiddon -- a place in Manasseh
Megiddon or Megiddo. 4023a, 4023b. Megiddon or Megiddo. 4024 . a place in Manasseh.
Transliteration: Megiddon or Megiddo Short Definition: Megiddo. ...
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4023. Mgiddown -- a tower
... Megiddo, Megiddon (Zech. 'abdan or Mgiddow {meg-id-do'}; from gadad; rendezvous;
Megiddon or Megiddo, a place in Palestine -- Megiddo, Megiddon. ...
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Apart
... the battle with Pharaoh-nechoh at Megiddo: "In that day shall there be a great mourning
in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon ...
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The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Present ...
... In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning
of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon" (Zech.12:10, 11). ...
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The Final Conflict.
... memorable for the death of king Josiah, when Pharaoh-necho fought against him,
(2 Kings 23:29); so that the mourning as "in the valley of Megiddon," became a ...
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The Secret Burden
... your heart. For then, there will be a life-long mourning in your heart as
the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon. "Oh ...
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The Feeding of the Four Thousand - to Dalmanutha - the Sign from ...
... [3605] It has been ingeniously suggested, that Magadan might represent a Megiddo,
being a form intermediate between the Hebrew Megiddon and the Asyrian Magadu. ...
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Blessed are they that Mourn
... Such must be the sorrow for sin. In that day there shall be great mourning, as the
mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon (verse 11). ...
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The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem:
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Megiddon (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia MEGIDDO; MEGIDDON. me-gid ... Ages. W. Ewing.
Multi-Version Concordance Megiddon (1 Occurrence). Zechariah ...
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Megid'do (12 Occurrences)
Megid'do. Megiddo, Megid'do. Megiddon . Multi-Version Concordance Megid'do
(12 Occurrences). ... Megiddo, Megid'do. Megiddon . Reference Bible.
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Megiddo (13 Occurrences)
... MEGIDDO; MEGIDDON. ... Zechariah 12:11 In that day there will be a great mourning in
Jerusalem, like the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon. ...
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Hadadrimmon (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HADADRIMMON. ha-dad-rim'-on, had-ad-rim'-on (hadhadh
rimmon): A name which occurs, along with Megiddon, in Zechariah 12:11. ...
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Hadad-rimmon (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HADADRIMMON. ha-dad-rim'-on, had-ad-rim'-on (hadhadh
rimmon): A name which occurs, along with Megiddon, in Zechariah 12:11. ...
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Mehavite (1 Occurrence)

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Hadadrim'mon (1 Occurrence)
... Zechariah 12:11 In that day, great is the mourning of Jerusalem, As the mourning
of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon, (See RSV). ...
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Rimmon (22 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Zechariah 12:11 In that day there will be a great mourning in Jerusalem,
like the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon. ...
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Hadad (38 Occurrences)
... Zechariah 12:11 In that day there will be a great mourning in Jerusalem,
like the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon. ...
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Mourning (85 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Zechariah 12:11 In that day there will be a great mourning in Jerusalem,
like the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon. ...
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