Hazazon-Tamar
LocationsGeographical Setting
Hazazon-tamar is an ancient settlement in the Judean wilderness, identified with En Gedi, known for its palm groves and strategic position near the Dead Sea.
What is the meaning of Hazazon-Tamar in the Bible?
Hazazon-tamar, meaning 'palm plantation,' was a fortified settlement in the Judean wilderness, identified with En Gedi, which was captured by Chedorlaomer during the campaign against the kings of the Sodomite plain.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Hazazon-tamar with En Gedi clarifies the geographical setting of the conflict in Genesis 14, illustrating the strategic importance of water sources and palm groves in ancient Near Eastern military campaigns.
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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.