Word | American Tract Society - Definition |
HAZOR | 1. A chief city of northern Canaan, whose king Jabin, at the head of an allied host, was defeated by Joshua, Jos 11:1-13. Hazor revived, however, and for a time oppressed the Israelites; but was subdued by Barak, fortified by Solomon, and remained in the possession of Israel until the invasion of Tiglathpileser, Jos 19:36; Jud 4:2; 1Ki 9:15; 2Ki 15:29. It lay not far from Lake Merom. 2. A region in Arabia, laid waste by Nebuchadnezzar, Jer 49:28- 33. Its location is unknown. 3. Cities in Judah and Benjamin, Jos 15:23; Ne 11:33. |