The meaning of “חֲרֹשֶׁת”
Understanding Chărôsheth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as חֲרֹשֶׁת Harosheth. - § Harosheth = "woodland" - Charosheth, a place in Palestine 1) a city in the north of ...
חֲרֹשֶׁת
the same as חֲרֹשֶׁת Harosheth. - § Harosheth = "woodland" - Charosheth, a place in Palestine 1) a city in the north of the land of Canaan on the west coast of the lake Merom
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 4:2 | “And the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles.” Word: חֲרֹשֶׁת (Chărôsheth) | |
| Judges 4:13 | “And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, even nine hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of the Gentiles unto the river of Kishon.” Word: חֲרֹשֶׁת (Chărôsheth) | |
| Judges 4:16 | “But Barak pursued after the chariots, and after the host, unto Harosheth of the Gentiles: and all the host of Sisera fell upon the edge of the sword; and there was not a man left.” Word: חֲרֹשֶׁת (Chărôsheth) |