Lexical Definition
מֵרוֹז Mêrôwz (may-roze') Meroz N:N--L
of uncertain derivation
Meroz.
- § Meroz = "refuge"
- Meroz, a place in Palestine
1) a place in northern Palestine; site unknown
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מֵר֗וֹז | Meroz | Judg.5.23 |
| Μηρώζ | Meroz | LXX.Judg.5.23 |
Extended Information
- a place in northern Palestine
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מֵרוֺז proper name, of a location Meroz, in northern Palestine Judg 5:23 (explanation as = מֶאֱרוֺז, 
, retreat by Thes MV and others)
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 5:23 |
Profile
Meroz • A place cursed for not helping against Sisera
Meroz, a place cursed by the angel of the Lord for not coming to help fight against Sisera (Judges 5:23).
Meroz is a place mentioned only once in the Bible, in the Song of Deborah and Barak (Judges 5:23). The exact location of Meroz is unknown, but it was likely situated near the Kishon River, close to where the Israelites, led by Deborah and Barak, fought against the Canaanite army commanded by Sisera. In the song, the angel of the Lord pronounces a curse upon Meroz and its inhabitants for not coming to help in the battle against Sisera. The severity of the curse suggests that Meroz may have been in a position to provide significant assistance but chose not to do so. Some scholars propose identifying Meroz with el-Murussus, a village about 5 miles northwest of Beisan, on the slopes north of the Jezreel Valley, but this remains uncertain.
All entries for Meroz: מֵרוֹז