Bible Dictionary
Horam
Horam was king of Gezer during Israel’s conquest of Canaan. Joshua defeated him when he came to aid Lachish.
Definition
Horam, meaning “height” or “mountainous,” was the king of Gezer during Israel’s conquest of southwestern Palestine. He came to aid Lachish while Joshua was besieging it.
Biblical Usage
Joshua defeated Horam when he intervened on behalf of Lachish. The account records his defeat during the conquest.
Historical Background
Horam ruled Gezer, a city in the region of southwestern Palestine. The supplied material gives no further background.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(mountainous), king of Gezer at the time of the conquest of the southwestern part of Palestine. (Joshua 10:33)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ho'-ram (horam, "height"): a king of Gezer defeated by Joshua when he came to the help of Lachish, which Joshua was besieging (Jos 10:33).</p>