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ADONI-ZEDEK

People & Groups • Old Testament
Adoni-zedek was king of Jerusalem when Joshua conquered Canaan. He formed an alliance against Gibeon, was defeated by Joshua, and was executed with his allied kings.
Biblical Usage
After Joshua defeated the allied kings, Adoni-zedek and his companions were shut in a cave, brought out at Joshua’s command, put to death, and hanged on trees.