Hazar-Susah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Hazar-susah is an ancient settlement identified as a royal estate or administrative center during the United Monarchy, traditionally associated with the site of Sansannah.
What is the meaning of Hazar-Susah in the Bible?
Hazar-susah was an ancient settlement identified as a royal estate or administrative center during the United Monarchy. It is traditionally associated with the site of Sansannah and served as a strategic outpost.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its classification as a 'chariot city' highlights the military infrastructure and logistical organization of the Solomonic administration, providing insight into the geopolitical control of the Judean highlands during the 10th century BCE.
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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.