En-Hakkore
LocationsGeographical Setting
En-hakkore is a biblical spring associated with the judge Samson, mentioned in the Book of Judges.
What is the meaning of En-Hakkore in the Bible?
En-hakkore is a spring located in the territory of Lehi, the precise site of which remains unidentified. The name is interpreted as 'the spring of him that called' and appears in Judges 15:19.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying En-hakkore provides geographical context for the narrative of Samson's deliverance, illustrating the physical setting of his miraculous provision of water during his flight from the Philistines.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: En-Hakkore held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention En-Hakkore in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does En-Hakkore clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Judges 15:19
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.
How to Cite This Entry
"En-Hakkore." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/enhakkore/