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Adonizedek

People & Groups • Old Testament
Adonizedek was the Amorite king of Jerusalem who joined four other kings against Joshua and Gibeon. He was captured and executed at Makkedah.
Biblical Usage
After Joshua defeated the coalition, the five kings hid in a cave at Makkedah. They were captured, executed, and buried there, as recorded in Joshua 10:1-27.
Scripture References
Joshua 10:1-27