Hazar-Maveth
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Hazar-maveth is a biblical toponym meaning 'Court of Death' in Hebrew, identified as both a descendant of Joktan and a geographical region within the Arabian Peninsula.
What is the meaning of Hazar-Maveth in the Bible?
Hazar-maveth is a biblical toponym translating to 'Court of Death' in Hebrew, appearing in genealogical lists as a descendant of Joktan and potentially referring to a geographical region in the Arabian Peninsula.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Hazar-maveth aids in tracing the lineage of Joktan’s sons, which helps readers map the ancient Semitic tribal distributions and understand the historical context of the Table of Nations found in Genesis and Chronicles.
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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.