Baal-Hazor
LocationsGeographical Setting
Baal-hazor is an ancient settlement located in the territory of Ephraim, identified with the modern site of el-Hazor, situated approximately 10 kilometers north of Jericho.
What is the meaning of Baal-Hazor in the Bible?
Baal-hazor was a location in the territory of Ephraim where Absalom hosted a sheep-shearing festival. It served as the site where Absalom orchestrated the assassination of his half-brother Amnon, fulfilling his vow to avenge the rape of his sister Tamar.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of Baal-hazor clarifies the logistical context of Absalom's rebellion, showing how he utilized a remote family estate to isolate and eliminate Amnon without immediate interference from King David's court in Jerusalem.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.