Overview
Hammon is mentioned in Scripture as a Levitical city in the tribe of Asher (1 Chronicles 6:73) and also appears as a place in Judah (Joshua 15:27). While not a major biblical figure or location, these references demonstrate the careful geographical organization of Israel's tribal inheritances and priestly assignments.
Key Scriptures
"And out of the tribe of Asher: Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands, Helkath with its pasture lands, and Rehob with its pasture lands; four cities. And from the tribe of Naphtali: Kedesh in Galilee with its pasture lands, Hammoth-dor with its pasture lands, and Kartan with its pasture lands; three cities" (1 Chronicles 6:73-74, ESV).
"And Hazor-hadattah, and Kerioth-hezron (that is, Hazor), Amam, Shema, Moladah, Hazar-gaddah, Heshmon, Beth-pelet, Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah, Baalah, Iim, Ezem, Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah, Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah, Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon" (Joshua 15:25-32, ESV).
Application
Study biblical geography to better understand God's precise ordering of His people and the fulfillment of His covenant promises regarding the land.