Makkedah

Makkedah was a royal Canaanite city that played a significant role in Joshua's conquest of the southern region of Canaan (Joshua 12:16). During the battle of Gibeon, the five Amorite kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon fled to Makkedah and hid in a cave (Joshua 10:16). Joshua pursued them, captured the kings, and executed them (Joshua 10:17-27). He then attacked and conquered the city of Makkedah, putting its king and inhabitants to the sword (Joshua 10:28). Makkedah was later allotted to the tribe of Judah (Joshua 15:41). The exact location of Makkedah is uncertain, but it is believed to be situated in the Shephelah region, possibly near Azekah and Beth-shemesh.