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Topic: Megiddo, Second Battle of
Location: Cyrene Libya

Megiddo, Second Battle of

Years: 609BCE - 609BCE

In the Battle of Megiddo of 609 BCE, the forces of Egypt fight those of the Kingdom of Judah.

Egypt under Necho II is allied with the Assyrians against the Babylonians.

In this battle, recorded in the Bible, the Egyptians easily defeat the Kingdom of Judah, and kill its king.

"In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.”

— Paul Harvey, radio broadcast (before 1977)