Lexical Definition
חָצוֹר Châtsôwr (khaw-tsore') Hazor N:N--L
a collective form of חָצֵר; village
Hazor.
- § Hazor = "castle"
- Chatsor, the name (thus simply) of two places in Palestine and of one in Arabia
1) a royal city of northern Palestine allotted to Naphtali
2) one of the cities of Judah in the extreme south
3) a town north of Jerusalem in which the Benjamites resided after the return from exile
4) a site in Arabia
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְחָצ֖וֹר | and Hazor | Josh.15.23 |
Extended Information
- one of the cities of Judah in the extreme south
Brown-Driver-Briggs
חָצוֺר, חָצֹר proper name, of a location (LagBN 47 f.) — ᵐ5 Ασωρ, etc.;
1. a royal city of northern Canaan Josh 11:1 ׳יָבִין מֶלֶךְחֿ, compare Josh 12:19, and Judg 4:2; Judg 4:17; 1Sam 12:9; Josh 11:10 (twice in verse); Josh 11:11; Josh 11:13; Josh 19:36; 2Kgs 15:29 חָצֹר 1Kgs 9:15.
2. places in the Negeb:
a. Josh 15:23. b. c. Josh 15:25 וחָצוֺר חֲדַתָּה וּקְרִיּוֺת חֶצְרוֺן הִיא חָצוֺר.
3. חָצוֺר Neh 11:33 a Benjamite town, probably = בַּעַל חָצוֺר q. v.
4. מַמְלְכוֺת חָצוֺר אֲשֶׂר הִכָּה נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּו֯ר Jer 49:28, compare vJer 49:30 vJer 49:33, an Arabian locality, see WinerBW Hazor Gf Gie. — ׳עֵין ח Josh 19:37, see below עַיִן.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Joshua | 11:1 · 11:10 · 11:11 · 11:13 · 12:19 · 15:23 · 15:25 · 19:36 · 19:37 |
| Judges | 4:2 · 4:17 |
| 1 Samuel | 12:9 |
| 1 Kings | 9:15 |
| 2 Kings | 15:29 |
| Nehemiah | 11:33 |
| Jeremiah | 49:28 · 49:30 · 49:33 |
Profile
Hazor_2 • A town in the southland of Judah.
Hazor was a town allotted to the tribe of Judah in the Negev region.
Hazor was a town located in the Negev region, the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. It is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Joshua 15:23, as part of the list of towns and villages in the southland of Judah.
In the context of Joshua 15, the chapter describes the boundaries and cities of Judah's inheritance in the Promised Land. The list of towns is divided into several geographical regions, including the Negev, the lowland, and the hill country.
Hazor is listed among other towns in the Negev, such as Kedesh, Ithnan, Ziph, Telem, and Bealoth. The exact location of this Hazor is uncertain, as it is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible or in other historical sources.
The name "Hazor" is derived from the Hebrew word meaning "enclosure" or "settlement," suggesting that it may have been a fortified town or a well-known encampment in the region.
The mention of Hazor in the biblical text serves to provide a detailed account of the cities and villages allotted to the tribe of Judah and to underscore the fulfillment of God's promise to give each tribe a portion of the Promised Land as an inheritance. Its inclusion in the list also highlights the importance of geographical accuracy and attention to detail in the recording of Israel's history and the allotment of the land.
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