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What Does the Bible Say About Megiddo?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Megiddo in the Bible

Discover 13 Bible verses about megiddo. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on megiddo, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Megiddo

  1. 1
    Joshua 12:21
    The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;
    KJV
  2. 2
    Joshua 17:11
    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.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Judges 5:19
    The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Kings 4:12
    Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Kings 9:15
    And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.
    KJV
  6. 6
    2 Kings 9:27
    But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house. And Jehu followed after him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot. And they did so at the going up to Gur, which is by Ibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, and died there.
    KJV
  7. 7
    2 Kings 23:29
    In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.
    KJV
  8. 8
    2 Kings 23:30
    And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father's stead.
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Chronicles 7:29
    And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Bethshean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel. towns: Heb. daughters
    KJV
  10. 10
    2 Chronicles 35:22
    Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.
    KJV

Subtopics of Megiddo

Also called MEGIDDON, and probably ARMAGEDDON
A city in the territory of Issachar situated on the southern edge of the plain of Esdraelon
Conquest of, by Joshua
Walled by Solomon
Included in one or Solomon's commissary districts
Ahaziah dies
Valley of, Deborah defeats Sisera in
Josiah killed at, by Pharaoh-nechoh
Prophecy concerning
A city in Issachar, situated on the southern edge of the plain of Esdraelon
Ahaziah dies at
Included in one of Solomon's commissary districts
Josiah slain at, by Pharaoh Nechoh

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Megiddo? (13 Verses)

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.
The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.
Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:
And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.
But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house. And Jehu followed after him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot. And they did so at the going up to Gur, which is by Ibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, and died there.
In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.
And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father's stead.
And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Bethshean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel. towns: Heb. daughters
Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.
And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded. wounded: Heb. made sick
His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in one of the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah. in one: or, among the sepulchres
In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Megiddo

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about megiddo. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about megiddo and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about megiddo is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on megiddo needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about megiddo with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about megiddo, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about megiddo?
Discover 13 Bible verses about megiddo. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on megiddo, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 13 key verses about megiddo spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about megiddo are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about megiddo compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about megiddo?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about megiddo is Joshua 12:21 — "The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;"
Where in the Bible does it talk about megiddo?
Megiddo is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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