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    place · also Lebo-hamath

    Hamath

    חֲמָת

    Hamath, also known as Hamath Rabbah or Lebo-hamath, was a significant city and kingdom in Syria, frequently mentioned in the Bible as a reference point for the northern border of Israel and in the context of political and military events (Num.13:21; Judges 3:3; 2Ki.14.25, 28; Jeremiah 39:5; 49:23; 52:9, 27).

    Where the story of Hamath happensHamath, and 4 places the claims reach, framed to them: Hamath, Damascus, Kiriath-jearim, Lebanon_Mount, Sibraim. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.HamathDamascusKiriath-jearimLebanon_MountSibraim
    Hamath, and 4 places the claims reach
    verses
    34
    first named
    Numbers 13:21
    last named
    Zechariah 9:2
    feature
    region
    coordinates
    35.14°N · 36.75°E
    region35.14°N · 36.75°E

    Hama (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 4 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Hamath in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Hamath, also referred to as Hamath Rabbah or Lebo-hamath, was a prominent city and kingdom located in Syria, north of Israel. It is mentioned numerous times throughout the Old Testament, often serving as a reference point for the northern extent of Israel's territory (Numbers 13:21; 34:8; Joshua 13:5; Judges 3:3; 1Ki.8.65; 2Ch.7.8; Ezk.47.15-17, 20; 48:1; Amo.6.14).

    Hamath had its own kings, such as Toi, who sent his son Joram to congratulate David on his victories over Hadadezer (2Sa.8.9-10; 1Ch.18.9-10). The city was known for its military strength and strategic importance, as evidenced by its mentions in the context of conflicts and conquests (2Ki.14.28; 17:24, 30; 18:34; 19:13; Isaiah 10:9; 36:19; 37:13; Jeremiah 39:5; 49:23; 52:9, 27).

    During the reigns of various Israelite kings, Hamath served as a marker of the extent of their dominion. Jeroboam II, king of Israel, is said to have restored the border of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah (2Ki.14.25). Solomon, known for his expansive kingdom, is described as having ruled over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt, including Tiphsah and Gaza (1Ki.4.21, 24).

    The Assyrians conquered Hamath in the 8th century BC and deported some of its inhabitants to Samaria (2Ki.17.24, 30). The fall of Hamath is mentioned in the prophetic oracles of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Amos, often in the context of judgment against the city for its pride and wickedness (Isaiah 10:9; Jeremiah 49:23; Amo.6.2).

    In the prophetic visions of Ezekiel, Hamath is mentioned as one of the boundaries of the restored land of Israel (Ezk.47.15-17, 20; 48:1), indicating its continued significance as a geographical marker.

    The exact location of Hamath is believed to be near the modern-day city of Hama in western Syria, situated along the Orontes River. Its strategic location along trade routes and its proximity to Israel made it a city of great importance in the ancient Near East.

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    and 37 more, ordered by how many events they share.

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    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 34, across 13 books. The name is written 35 times in them.

    1. Numbers2 verses

      13:2134:8

    2. Joshua1 verse

      13:5

    3. Judges1 verse

      3:3

    4. 2 Samuel1 verse

      8:9

    5. 1 Kings1 verse

      8:65

    6. 2 Kings8 verses

      14:2514:2817:2417:3018:3419:1323:3325:21

    7. 1 Chronicles2 verses

      13:518:9

    8. 2 Chronicles2 verses

      7:88:4

    9. Isaiah4 verses

      10:911:1136:1937:13

    10. Jeremiah4 verses

      39:549:2352:952:27

    11. Ezekiel5 verses

      47:1547:1647:1747:2048:1

    12. Amos2 verses

      6:26:14

    13. Zechariah1 verse

      9:2

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    Not the direct relations above — these are one hop further out, ranked so that a rare shared connection outweighs a common one. Descriptions by STEPBible TIPNR.

    via Lord Recover Remnant and Lords Word BurdenLORDNames or title used to refer to Godvia Land Boundary and Lords Word BurdenDamascusAncient city, capital of Syria, important in biblical history.via RiblahCaptain Of The Guard, Three Doorkeepers, and Nebuzaradan’s taking away of Seraiah, Zephaniah, Three Doorkeepers, People Remaining In City, Court Official, Five Royal Advisors, Scribe Of The Captain Of The Army, and Sixty MenCaptain Of The Guard, Three Doorkeepers, and Nebuzaradan’s taking away of Seraiah, Zephaniah, Three Doorkeepers, People Remaining In City, Court Official, Five Royal Advisors, Scribe Of The Captain Of The Army, and Sixty Men is an event attested across 3 verses, connecting 5 pageable entities.via RiblahNebuzaradan, Royal Advisers, and Sixty Men’s taking away of Seraiah, Zephaniah, Army Scribe, Three Doorkeepers, Court Official, Royal Advisers, and Sixty MenNebuzaradan, Royal Advisers, and Sixty Men’s taking away of Seraiah, Zephaniah, Army Scribe, Three Doorkeepers, Court Official, Royal Advisers, and Sixty Men is an event attested across 3 verses, connecting 4 pageable entities.via Men’s spying out of LandBeth-rehobAramean city and region, allied with Ammon against David.via Men’s spying out of LandMenMen is a group attested across 16 verses, connecting 2 pageable entities.via Men’s spying out of LandMen’s returnMen’s return is an event attested across 2 verses, connecting 5 pageable entities.via Men’s spying out of LandZinA desert and wilderness region south of Judahvia Lords Word BurdenBurdenBurden is a concept gathering 27 labelled instances in the text.

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