1.3 KiB
1.3 KiB
Hamath, Hamath Zobah, Hamathites, Lebo Hamath
Facts:
Hamath was an important city in northern Syria, north of the land of Canaan. The Hamathites were descendants of Noah's son Canaan.
- The name "Lebo Hamath" probably refers to a mountain pass near the city of Hamath.
- Some versions translate "Lebo Hamath" as "entrance to Hamath."
- King David defeated enemies of King Tou of Hamath, causing them to be on good terms.
- Hamath Zobah was one of Solomon's storehouse cities which he had conquered. Hamath Zobah was used as a place to keep provisions (see 2 Chronicles 8:3).
- The land of Hamath was where King Zedekiah was killed by King Nebuchadnezzar and where King Jehoahaz was captured by an Egyptian pharaoh.
- The term "Hamathite" could also be translated as "person from Hamath."
(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
(See also: Babylon, Canaan, Nebuchadnezzar, Syria, Zedekiah)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H2574, H2577