Megiddo lies on the southern edge of the plain of Armageddon, the most famous battlefield in the world. Megiddo was on of the royal cities of the Canaanites, the king of which was slain by Joshua (Joshua 12:21; 17:11). During Solomon’s reign, Megiddo was well fortified as an important defense post of his kingdom. It was well fortified as an important defense post of his kingdom. It was one of his “cities for chariots” (I King 10:26; II Chronicles 1:14; 9:25). Excavations have revealed stables capable of taking care of 450 horses and 150 chariots.
