Joshua 11:1
And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,
Cross-references
In Joshua 10:3, a southern coalition forms—mirroring the northern coalition here, both resisting Israel's conquest.
In Joshua 10:4, the southern kings unite to attack Gibeon—a parallel call to arms as in the northern alliance here.
In Joshua 12:19, Madon is listed among defeated kings—fulfilling the defeat of the allies gathered here.
Joshua 12:20 lists the kings of Shimron and Achshaph as defeated, confirming the fate of the coalition in Joshua 11:1.
In Joshua 19:36, Hazor is allotted to Naphtali—the city of Jabin, whose coalition is forming here.
Joshua 9:1 describes a similar coalition of kings gathering against Israel, setting the pattern for the later coalition in Joshua 11:1.
Joshua 19:15 mentions Shimron as a city in Zebulun, the same place whose king opposed Israel in Joshua 11:1.
Joshua 19:25 lists Achshaph as a city in Asher, the same city whose king joined the coalition in Joshua 11:1.
In Judges 4:2, another Jabin of Hazor oppresses Israel—showing the city's continued opposition despite earlier conquest.
In Judges 4:17, the same Jabin of Hazor is referenced with peace with Kenites—a later echo of this Canaanite stronghold.
Judges 5:19 describes a similar coalition of Canaanite kings fighting, echoing the battle against Hazor's alliance in Joshua 11.
2 Kings 15:29 records Hazor's capture by Assyria, contrasting with its earlier conquest under Joshua.
1 Kings 9:15 lists Hazor as a city Solomon fortified, showing its ongoing significance after Joshua's conquest.