Hazor-Hadattah
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A proposed variant reading for Hazor in Joshua 15:25, though textual evidence strongly favors the standard Masoretic text.
What is the meaning of Hazor-Hadattah in the Bible?
Hazor-hadattah is a textual variant found in certain manuscript traditions for the city of Hazor listed in Joshua 15:25 among the Negev settlements near the Edomite border, whereas the Masoretic Text and most ancient versions read simply Hazor.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant helps readers navigate differences between manuscript traditions and clarifies the precise territorial boundaries assigned to the tribe of Judah in the southern region.
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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.