Joshua 10:28 recounts the conquest of Makkedah, the specific battle summarized in the king list here.

Joshua 15:41 includes Makkedah among Judah's cities, showing its territorial allocation after conquest.

Judges 1:22 narrates the capture of Bethel, whose king is listed here as conquered — connecting the summary list to the conquest narrative.

Genesis 12:8 records Abram's altar near Bethel, showing the site's patriarchal significance.

Genesis 28:19 recounts Jacob naming the place Bethel after his dream, giving its origin.