Jos 11:8 | JFB | STEP | 1-9. And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things-- The scene of the sacred narrative is here shifted to the north of Canaan, where a still more extensive confederacy was formed among the ruling powers to oppose the further progress of the Israelites. Jabin ("the Intelligent"), which seems to have been a hereditary title ( ), took the lead, from Hazor being the capital of the northern region ( ). It was situated on the borders of lake Merom. The other cities mentioned must have been in the vicinity though their exact position is unknown.

‏ Joshua 11:8

CHAPTER 11 Jos 11:1-9. Divers Kings Overcome at the Waters of Merom.

1-9. And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things--The scene of the sacred narrative is here shifted to the north of Canaan, where a still more extensive confederacy was formed among the ruling powers to oppose the further progress of the Israelites. Jabin ("the Intelligent"), which seems to have been a hereditary title (Jud 4:2), took the lead, from Hazor being the capital of the northern region (Jos 11:10). It was situated on the borders of lake Merom. The other cities mentioned must have been in the vicinity though their exact position is unknown.