Bible Dictionary
KIRIATH-HUZOTH
Kiriath-huzoth was a place in Moab where Balak and Balaam went after meeting. Its exact location is unknown, though it was probably near the City of Moab.
Definition
Kiriath-huzoth was a place in Moab whose name means “city of streets.” Balak and Balaam went there together after meeting.
Biblical Usage
Numbers 22:39 records that Balak and Balaam went to Kiriath-huzoth after their meeting near the City of Moab.
Historical Background
The place was probably near the City of Moab, possibly Kir of Moab, but its exact location is uncertain. Suggestions include Kiriathaim and Kerioth.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kir-i-ath hu'-zoth: qiryath-chutsoth, "city of streets"; Septuagint reads) poleis epauleon, "city of villages," from which we may infer a reading chatseroth, for chutsoth; the King James Version, Kirjathhuzoth): A place to which, after their meeting, Balak and Balaam went together (Nu 22:39). They met at "the City of Moab" (Nu 22:36), which is probably identical with KIR OF MOAB (which see); Kiriath-huzoth was probably therefore not far from that city. Some would identify it with Kiriathaim; some with Kerioth; as yet there is no certainty.</p>