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What was the cause of the Battle of Megiddo?

Asked 3 years ago

So I'm well aware that there was a war between the Edomites and Israelites, but what happened that sparked the biblical war?

Battle of megiddo War in the bible

Petal Mashraki

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The 609 BC Battle of Megiddo was sparked when Egyptian forces tried to pass through the Kingdom of Judah. The Judaeans refused to let the Egyptians pass, and a battle ensued at Megiddo. The Egyptians prevailed and Judaean King Josiah was killed. The Kingdom of Judah became an Egyptian vassal state.