Hadrach
LocationsGeographical Setting
Hadrach was an ancient city or region in northern Syria or southern Lebanon, identified by many scholars with the Assyrian place name Hatarikka.
What is the meaning of Hadrach in the Bible?
The land of Hadrach appears in Zechariah 9:1 and is widely identified with Hatarikka, an Assyrian administrative center located in northern Lebanon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Hadrach clarifies the geopolitical scope of Zechariah's oracle, showing that the prophetic judgment extended beyond Judah to include major urban centers in the northern Levant.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Hadrach (located near modern Northern Lebanon) 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 Hadrach in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hadrach clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Zechariah 9:1
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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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Hadrach." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hadrach/