Bible Dictionary
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Hamathite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
A descendant of Canaan and inhabitant of Hamath, listed among the families descended from Noah’s son Canaan.
Hamathzobah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A name meaning “fortress of Zobah,” mentioned in connection with Solomon’s campaigns. It may designate Hamath or another place distinguished from Great Hamath.
Hammath
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A fortified city in Naphtali known for its warm springs, near Tiberias. It is probably the same place as Hammoth-dor and Hammath.
HAMMEAH, THE TOWER OF
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Tower of Hammeah was a fortified tower on Jerusalem’s northern wall, near the Sheep Gate and the Tower of Hananel. Its name may mean “Tower of the Hundred.”
Hammedatha
People & Groups - Old Testament
The father of Haman, the Persian official who plotted against the Jews in the time of Esther. He is also called an Agagite.
Hammelech
Original Language - Old Testament
A Hebrew expression meaning “the king,” incorrectly treated in some English versions as a personal name. It occurs in passages concerning Jerahmeel and the prison where Jeremiah was confined.
Hammer
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
A heavy tool used by metalworkers, quarrymen, stonecutters, and other craftsmen. Related words may also describe a mallet or mace used as a weapon.
HAMMIPHKAD, GATE OF
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Gate of Hammiphkad was a gate of Jerusalem, probably near the northeast corner of the temple area. Its name may mean “Gate of the Muster” or appointed place.
HAMMOLECHETH
People & Groups - Old Testament
Hammoleketh was the daughter of Machir and sister of Gilead, mentioned in the genealogies of Manasseh.
Hammoleketh
People & Groups - Old Testament
A woman of the tribe of Manasseh, daughter of Machir and sister of Gilead. Her son Abiezer became an ancestor of an important Manassite family.
Hammon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The name of two places: a town on the boundary of Asher near the coast, and a Levitical city in Naphtali. The latter is identified with Hammath and its warm springs near Tiberias.
Hammoth-dor
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A fortified Levitical city in Naphtali, named for its hot springs. It was probably the same place as Hammath or Hammon near Tiberias.
Hammothdor
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Another form of Hammoth-dor, meaning “dwelling of the warm springs.” It refers to the Levitical city in Naphtali near Tiberias.
HAMMUEL
People & Groups - Old Testament
Hammuel was a son of Mishma and a member of the family of Shaul within the tribe of Simeon.
HAMMURABI
Government & Society - Old Testament
Hammurabi was a powerful Babylonian king, ruler, builder, military leader, and lawgiver who reigned about 2000 BC. He is sometimes identified with Amraphel of Genesis, though that identification is uncertain.
HAMMURABI, CODE OF
Government & Society - Old Testament
The Code of Hammurabi was a collection of Babylonian laws inscribed on a stone monument. It regulated legal process, property, agriculture, trade, family matters, labor, building, and slavery, and provides historical comparison with other ancient legal systems.
Hamon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A name directing the reader to Baal-hamon, a place associated with Solomon’s Song.
Hamon-gog
Prophecy - Old Testament
The valley where Gog and his multitude are to be buried after their defeat in Ezekiel’s prophecy. The name means “multitude of Gog.”
Hamonah
Prophecy - Old Testament
A city named in Ezekiel in connection with the burial place of Gog’s defeated forces. It appears to have been near Hamon-gog.
Hamongog
Prophecy - Old Testament
The valley named for the multitude of Gog, where the forces defeated in Ezekiel’s prophecy are to be buried.
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