Hanes
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Hanes is an unidentified ancient settlement mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a destination for a diplomatic mission by King Hezekiah of Judah.
What is the meaning of Hanes in the Bible?
Hanes is a location mentioned in Isaiah 30:4 where envoys from Judah sought assistance from Egypt. Scholars have not reached a consensus on its exact geographical identity, with proposed sites including Egyptian fortresses and settlements within Judea.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Hanes as a point of contact with Egypt illuminates the political maneuvering of King Hezekiah during the Assyrian crisis. It highlights the diplomatic tensions and strategic vulnerabilities that characterized Judah's attempts to secure protection against Assyrian expansion.
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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.