Hazelelponi
LocationsGeographical Setting
Hazelelponi is an ancient Canaanite city identified in biblical texts as a significant administrative center during the Late Bronze Age.
What is the meaning of Hazelelponi in the Bible?
Hazelelponi is a city mentioned in the Book of Joshua (11:10, 12:19) and 1 Chronicles 4:31, traditionally identified as the capital of the region of Negev or the land of the Shimeiites.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Hazelelponi provides context for the territorial divisions and military campaigns described in the conquest narratives, highlighting the political landscape of southern Canaan.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Hazelelponi 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 Hazelelponi in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hazelelponi clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 4:31
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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
"Hazelelponi." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hazelelponi/