Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Haroeh
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Judahite mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:52. His name may mean “the seer.”
Harorite
People & Groups - Old Testament
Another form of Harodite, the title given to Shammoth, one of David’s warriors.
Harosheth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A city in northern Canaan where Sisera gathered the army and chariots of Jabin. After Barak’s victory, the Israelites pursued the defeated army there.
Harosheth of the Gentiles
Places & Geography - Old Testament
A city in northern Canaan, probably near the entrance to the plain of Esdraelon. It was the base of Jabin’s army and the destination of Israel’s pursuit after its defeat.
HAROSHETH, OF THE GENTILES, OF THE NATIONS
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Harosheth of the Gentiles was the base of Sisera’s army in the conflict with Deborah and Barak. After their defeat, the fleeing army returned there; its site is commonly sought near the Kishon and Carmel.
Harp
Objects & Symbols - Both
A stringed instrument used for songs of joy and praise. The harp was prominent in Hebrew music, including worship, royal celebrations, and the biblical picture of heavenly praise.
Harphite
People & Groups - Old Testament
A designation meaning “native of Hariph.” It was applied to Shephatiah, one of the men who joined David at Ziklag.
Harrow
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A farming operation involving the breaking up or leveling of clods after plowing. The biblical term may refer to an instrument drawn by animals, but its exact form is uncertain.
HARROWS
Objects & Symbols - Old Testament
The “harrows” mentioned in older translations probably refer to a pointed instrument or implement rather than a modern agricultural harrow. The precise object is uncertain.
Harsha
People & Groups - Old Testament
The head of a family of Nethinim whose descendants returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel.
HARSITH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Gate of Harsith was a gate of Jerusalem opening toward the Valley of Hinnom. Its name may mean “Gate of Potsherds,” referring to broken pottery.
Hart
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A male deer or stag, counted among the clean animals permitted as food. The hart is also used poetically to portray swiftness, longing, and desolation.
Harum
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Judahite mentioned in an obscure genealogy as the father of Aharhel.
Harumaph
People & Groups - Old Testament
The father or ancestor of Jedaiah, who helped repair Jerusalem’s wall under Nehemiah.
Haruphite
People & Groups - Old Testament
A designation for Shephatiah, one of David’s companions who joined him at Ziklag. It may be connected with Hariph or Hareph.
Haruz
People & Groups - Old Testament
The father of Meshullemeth, wife of King Manasseh and mother of King Amon of Judah.
Harvest
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
The season when grain and fruit were gathered. In Israel it began with the barley harvest around Passover and continued through the wheat and fruit harvests; Scripture also uses it figuratively for gathering people and for judgment.
Hasadiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
A son of Zerubbabel in the royal line of Judah. His name means “favored by the LORD.”
Hasenuah
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Benjamite and head of a family listed among the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the exile. The name is also written Hassenûah.
Hashabiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
A name borne by several Levites, priests, and other leaders who served in worship, managed temple responsibilities, helped repair Jerusalem’s wall, or joined in covenant renewal.
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