Hemath
LocationsGeographical Setting
Hemath is an ancient city in Syria, identified with the modern site of Hamat, known historically as a significant urban center in the ancient Near East.
What is the meaning of Hemath in the Bible?
Hemath is a city mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:55, recognized by scholars as an alternate spelling or textual variant for Hammath, an ancient city located in Syria.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Hemath as a variant of Hammath clarifies the geographical scope of the Kenite clans listed in Chronicles, linking them to established trade routes and urban centers in the northern Levant rather than isolated settlements.
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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.