Bible Dictionary
Hoham
Hoham was the Amorite king of Hebron who joined four other kings against Gibeon. Joshua defeated the coalition, and Hoham was captured and executed.
Definition
Hoham, whose name is explained as “whom Jehovah impels,” was an Amorite king of Hebron. He joined four other Amorite kings in warfare against Gibeon because of its treaty with Joshua.
Biblical Usage
Joshua defeated Hoham and the allied kings at Beth-horon. They fled to a cave at Makkedah, were captured, and were later slain and hanged before being cast into the cave.
Historical Background
Hoham ruled Hebron during the conquest of Canaan. His coalition represented the Amorite opposition to Gibeon’s peace with Israel.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Jehovah impels, the king of Hebron who joined the league against Gibeon. He and his allies were defeated (Josh. 10:3, 5, 16-27).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah impels), king of Hebron at the time of the conquest of Canaan. (Joshua 10:3) (B.C. 1450.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ho'-ham (hoham, "whom Yahweh impels(?)" Gesenius): An Amorite king of Hebron and one of the five kings of the Amorites who leagued for war on Gibeon because of its treaty of peace with Joshua. The five were defeated in the decisive battle of Beth-horon, shut up in the cave at Makkedah in which they had taken refuge, and after the battle were slain, hanged and cast into the cave (Jos 10:1-27).</p>