Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Enclosed; fortified. ) A stronghold of the Canaanites in the mountains north of Lake Merom (Josh. 11:1-5). Jabin the king with his allied tribes here encountered Joshua in a great battle. Joshua gained a signal victory, which virtually completed his conquest of Canaan (11:10-13). This city was, however, afterwards rebuilt by the Canaanites, and was ruled by a king with the same hereditary name of Jabin. His army, under a noted leader of the name of Sisera, swept down upon the south, aiming at the complete subjugation of the country.
This powerful army was met by the Israelites under Barak, who went forth by the advice of the prophetess Deborah. The result was one of the most remarkable victories for Israel recorded in the Old Testament (Josh. 19:36; Judg. 4:2; 1 Sam. 12:9). The city of Hazor was taken and occupied by the Israelites. It was fortified by Solomon to defend the entrance into the kingdom from Syria and Assyria. When Tiglath-pileser, the Assyrian king, invaded the land, this was one of the first cities he captured, carrying its inhabitants captive into Assyria (2 Kings 15:29).
It has been identified with Khurbet Harrah, 2 1/2 miles south-east of Kedesh. ) A city in the south of Judah (Josh. 15:23). , Ituraea. ). This place has been identified with el-Kuryetein, and has been supposed to be the home of Judas Iscariot.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(castle).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
HA'ZOR (enclosure). The city of King Jabin; destroyed by Joshua, Josh 11:1, Josh 11:10-11; given to Naphtali, Josh 19:36; again possessed by the Canaanites, Jud 4:2, who had for its king Jabin — a generic title, probably, like Pharaoh in Egypt — who reigned in Hazor and whose general was Sisera. It was fortified by Solomon, 1 Kgs 9:15; its people were carried into captivity by Tiglath-pileser. 2 Kgs 15:29. The city appears to have been situated on a hill in the midst of a plain, and was a stronghold. Josh 11:4; Jud 4:3.
Several places have been suggested as the site: Tell Khureibeh, a rocky peak near Kedesh, by Robinson, and Conder points out the name Hadireh, the Arabic equivalent of Hazor, near this; modern Hazere, where are ruins, by Thomson; but doubtless it is to be found at Khurbet Hurrah, 2 1/2 miles south-east of Kedesh, as proposed by the Palestine Memoirs. Remains of ancient walls, towers, and a fortress are to be found, and also broken glass and pottery. A city in the south of Judah; probably should be written Hazor-ithman, Josh 15:23.
Another town of Judah; called Hazor-hadattah, or New Hazor, Josh 15:25. Robinson proposes el-Hudherah; Conder, el-Hazzdrah, near Beit Jibrin, as its site. " He would identify it with el-Kuryetein, where are large ruins seen by De Sauley. It is supposed to have been the home of Judas Iscariot, the man of Kerioth, Matt 10:4; Conder suggested Kheshram, north of Beer-sheba, as the site of this Hazor.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
court; hay
Schaff's Bible Dictionary
HA'ZOR (enclosure). The city of King Jabin; destroyed by Joshua, Josh 11:1, Josh 11:10-11; given to Naphtali, Josh 19:36; again possessed by the Canaanites, Jud 4:2, who had for its king Jabin — a generic title, probably, like Pharaoh in Egypt — who reigned in Hazor and whose general was Sisera. It was fortified by Solomon, 1 Kgs 9:15; its people were carried into captivity by Tiglath-pileser. 2 Kgs 15:29. The city appears to have been situated on a hill in the midst of a plain, and was a stronghold. Josh 11:4; Jud 4:3.
Several places have been suggested as the site: Tell Khureibeh, a rocky peak near Kedesh, by Robinson, and Conder points out the name Hadireh, the Arabic equivalent of Hazor, near this; modern Hazere, where are ruins, by Thomson; but doubtless it is to be found at Khurbet Hurrah, 2 1/2 miles south-east of Kedesh, as proposed by the Palestine Memoirs. Remains of ancient walls, towers, and a fortress are to be found, and also broken glass and pottery. A city in the south of Judah; probably should be written Hazor-ithman, Josh 15:23.
Another town of Judah; called Hazor-hadattah, or New Hazor, Josh 15:25. Robinson proposes el-Hudherah; Conder, el-Hazzdrah, near Beit Jibrin, as its site. " He would identify it with el-Kuryetein, where are large ruins seen by De Sauley. It is supposed to have been the home of Judas Iscariot, the man of Kerioth, Matt 10:4; Conder suggested Kheshram, north of Beer-sheba, as the site of this Hazor. HEAD'-BANDS were perhaps fillets for the hair. Isa 3:20. See Head dress.