Lexical Definition
עֵין גֶּדִי ʻÊyn Gedîy (ane geh'-dee) Engedi N:N--L
from עַיִן and גְּדִי; fountain of a kid
En-gedi.
- § En-gedi = "fount of the kid"
- En-Gedi, a place in Palestine
1) a town in the wilderness of Judah on the western shore of the Dead Sea
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עֵֽין | En | 1Sam.23.29 |
| עֵ֥ין | En | 1Sam.24.1 • 2Chr.20.2 • Song.1.14 |
| מֵעֵ֥ין | from En | Ezek.47.10 |
| וְעֵ֣ין | and En | Josh.15.62 |
| גֶּֽדִי | Gedi | 1Sam.23.29 • 1Sam.24.1 • 2Chr.20.2 • Song.1.14 |
| גֶּ֙דִי֙ | Gedi | Ezek.47.10 |
| גֶּ֑דִי | Gedi | Josh.15.62 |
| Ενγαδδί | of En-gedi | LXX.Song.1.14 |
| Ενγαδί | En-gedi | LXX.2Chr.20.2 |
| Εγγαδδί | En-gedi | LXX.Josh.15.62 |
| of En Gedi | LXX.1Sam.23.29 • LXX.1Sam.24.1 | |
| Εγαδδί | En-gedi | LXX.Ezek.47.10 |
Extended Information
- En-gedi = "fount of the kid"
- Also named: chats.tson ta.mar (חַצֲצֹן תָּמָר "Hazazon-tamar" חַצְצוֹן תָּמָר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֵין גֶּ֫דִי proper name, of a location Ενγαδδει, etc.; — עֵין גֶּ֑דִי מְצָדֹת 1Sam 23:29, ׳מִדְבַּר ע 1Sam 24:1*, ׳כַּרְמֵי ע Song 1:14 ׳ע=חַצְצוֺן תָּמָר (q. v.) according to 2Chr 20:2 עֵין גֶּ֨דִי֨ Ezek 47:10 modern ±Ain ³idî, on West shore of Dead Sea, GASmGeogr.269 f, 512 BuhlGeogr. 41.164 f.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 23:29 · 24:1* |
| 2 Chronicles | 20:2 |
| Song of Solomon | 1:14 |
| Ezekiel | 47:10 |
Profile
Engedi • Oasis in Judah; refuge for David; Chedorlaomer's victory
Engedi (or Hazazon-tamar), an oasis in Judah where David sought refuge from Saul, also the site of Chedorlaomer's victory.
- A location first mentioned at Jos.15.62;
- referred to as Engedi עֵין גֶּדִי, or Hazazon-tamar (KJV= Hazezon-tamar, NIV= Hazezon Tamar) חַצְצוֹן תָּמָר.
Engedi, also known as Hazazon-tamar, is an oasis located on the western shore of the Dead Sea, in the wilderness of Judah. It is mentioned several times in the Bible, often in the context of its strategic location and its lush vegetation.
During the time of Abraham, Engedi (then called Hazazon-tamar) was one of the places where Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and his allies defeated the Amorites before attacking Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 14:7; 2 Chronicles 20:2).
Later, when David was fleeing from King Saul, he sought refuge in the strongholds of Engedi (1 Samuel 23:29). It was in the wilderness of Engedi that David had the opportunity to kill Saul but chose to spare his life, cutting off a corner of Saul's robe instead (1 Samuel 24:1-7).
The Song of Solomon mentions Engedi as a source of fragrant henna blossoms (Song of Solomon 1:14), testifying to its fertility and beauty. In Ezekiel's vision of the restored land of Israel, Engedi is mentioned as a place where fishermen will spread their nets, symbolizing abundance and prosperity (Ezekiel 47:10).
The name Engedi means "spring of the kid (young goat)" or "fountain of the goat," likely referring to the freshwater springs that make the area an oasis in the desert. Today, Engedi is a nature reserve in Israel, known for its hiking trails, waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna.
All entries for Engedi or Hazazon-tamar: עֵין גֶּדִי ☩ חַצְצוֹן תָּמָר