Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Strife, a Canaanitish city in the north of Palestine (Josh. 11:1; 12:19), whose king was slain by Joshua; perhaps the ruin Madin, near Hattin, some 5 miles west of Tiberias.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(strife) one of the principal cities of Canaan before the conquest, probably in the north. Its king joined Jabin and his confederates in their attempt against Joshua at the waters of Xierom, and like the rest was killed.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
MA'DON (contention), a royal city of the Canaanites, Josh 11:1; Neh 12:19, whose king was slain by Joshua; probably Madin, near Hatthi.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
a chiding; a garment; his measure