Names of Places: H and I

111 names, from Habor to Iyim. Tap a name to open its card.

H

90 names.

Habor חָבוֹר1 placeRiver. "joining" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Haborחָבוֹר

Say it: cha-vor

BDB: "joining"

Strong’s (H2249): from H2266 (חָבַר); united

First in: 2 Kings 17:6 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: River.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Khabur River.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in 2 Kings 17:6. Open the verse

Hachilah חֲכִילָה1 placeCity or town. "dark" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hachilahחֲכִילָה

Say it: cha-khi-lah

BDB: "dark"

Strong’s (H2444): from the same as H2447 (חַכְלִיל); dark

First in: 1 Samuel 23:19 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Zahrat al Kula.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    OpenBible.info draws on 4 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 23:19. Open the verse

Hadad-rimmon הֲדַדְרִמּוֹן1 placeCity or town. "Hadad of the pomegranates" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hadad-rimmonהֲדַדְרִמּוֹן

Say it: ha-dad-rim-mon

BDB: "Hadad of the pomegranates"

Strong’s (H1910): from H1908 (הֲדַד) and H7417 (רִמּוֹן)

First in: Zechariah 12:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: not a place (deity).

    OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Zechariah 12:11. Open the verse

Hadashah חֲדָשָׁה1 placeCity or town. "new" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hadashahחֲדָשָׁה

Say it: cha-da-shah

BDB: "new"

Strong’s (H2322): feminine of H2319 (חָדָשׁ); new

First in: Joshua 15:37 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:37).

    Site today: In the region between Lachish and Gath.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Tel Sheqef; Khirbet el Judeideh.

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:37. Open the verse

Hadid חָדִיד1 placeCity or town. "sharp" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hadidחָדִיד

Say it: cha-did

BDB: "sharp"

Strong’s (H2307): from H2300 (חָדַד); a peak

First in: Ezra 2:33 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Al Haditha.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Ezra 2:33. Open the verse

Hadrach חַדְרָ֔ךְ1 placeCity or town. "dwelling" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hadrachחַדְרָ֔ךְ

Say it: chad-rakh

BDB: "dwelling"

Strong’s (H2317): of uncertain derivation

First in: Zechariah 9:1 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tell Afis.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Homs.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Zechariah 9:1. Open the verse

Haeleph הָאֶ֫לֶף1 placeCity or town. "thousand" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Haelephהָאֶ֫לֶף

Say it: e-leph

King James Version spelling: Eleph

BDB: "thousand"

Strong’s (H507): the same as H505 (אֶלֶף)

First in: Joshua 18:28 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:28).

    Same place as: Zela.

    Site today: Khirbet Salah.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Nabi Samwil; Ras et Tahuneh; Lifta.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 18:28. Open the verse

Hahiroth — another name of Pi-hahiroth (O to R page).
Hakkephirim — another name of Ono (O to R page).
Halah חֲלַח1 placeLand or region. "painful" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Halahחֲלַח

Say it: cha-lach

BDB: "painful"

Strong’s (H2477): probably of foreign origin

First in: 2 Kings 17:6 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: The area around Halahha.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Near Gozan; Along the Habor; The same place as Calah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in 2 Kings 17:6. Open the verse

Halak, Mount — see Mount Halak (M and N page).
Halhul חַלְחוּל1 placeCity or town. "trembling" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Halhulחַלְחוּל

Say it: chal-chul

BDB: "trembling"

Strong’s (H2478): by reduplication from H2342 (חוּל); contorted

First in: Joshua 15:58 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:58).

    Site today: Halhul.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:58. Open the verse

Hali חֲלִי1 placeCity or town. "necklace" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Haliחֲלִי

Say it: cha-li

BDB: "necklace"

Strong’s (H2482): the same as H2481 (חֲלִי)

First in: Joshua 19:25 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:25).

    Site today: Tel Alil.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Tel Alil West.

    OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:25. Open the verse

Hall of Judgment1 placeHall.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hall of Judgment

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מִשְׁפָּט (H4941), אוּלָם (H197).

First in: 1 Kings 7:7 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Hall.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Kings 7:7. Open the verse

Hall of Pillars1 placeHall.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hall of Pillars

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): עַמּוּד (H5982), אוּלָם (H197).

First in: 1 Kings 7:6 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Hall.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Kings 7:6. Open the verse

Hall of the Throne1 placeHall.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hall of the Throne

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): כִּסֵּא (H3678), אוּלָם (H197).

First in: 1 Kings 7:7 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Hall.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Kings 7:7. Open the verse

Ham הָ֑ם1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hamהָ֑ם

Say it: ham

Strong’s (H1990): of uncertain derivation

First in: Genesis 14:5 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tell Ham.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 14:5. Open the verse

Hamath חֲמָת1 placeCity or town. "fortress" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hamathחֲמָת

Say it: cha-mat

BDB: "fortress"

Strong’s (H2574): from the same as H2346 (חוֹמָה); walled

First in: 2 Samuel 8:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Lebo-hamathלְב֥וֹא

Say it: bo

Strong’s (H935): a primitive root

First in: Ezekiel 47:15 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hamath Rabbahחֲמַת רַבָּה

Say it: cha-mat rab-bah

Strong’s (H2579): from H2574 (חֲמָת) and H7237 (רַבָּה); Chamath of Rabbah; probably the same as H2574 (חֲמָת).

First in: Amos 6:2 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Lebo-hamath

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): חֲמָת (H2574), בּוֹא (H935).

First in: Numbers 13:21 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Hamath Rabbah, Lebo-hamath.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Hama.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 33 reference books for this place.

    Named in 34 verses. First named in Numbers 13:21. Open the verse

Hamath Rabbah — another name of Hamath.
Hamath-zobah — another name of Zobah (T to Z page).
Hammath חַמַּת1 placeCity or town. "hot spring" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hammathחַמַּת

Say it: cham-mat

BDB: "hot spring"

Strong’s (H2575): a variation for the first part of H2576 (חַמֹּת דֹּאר); hot springs

First in: Joshua 19:35 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hammonחַמּוֹן

Say it: cham-mon

Strong’s (H2540): from H2552 (חָמַם); warm spring

First in: Joshua 19:28 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hammoth-dorחַמֹּת דֹּאר

Say it: cham-mot dor

Strong’s (H2576): from the plural of H2535 (חַמָּה) and H1756 (דּוֹר); hot springs of Dor

First in: Joshua 21:32 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Hammoth-dor, Hammon.

    Region: The land of Judah; named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:28); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:35).

    Site today: Hamat Tiberias.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Tel Raqqat.

    OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 19:28. Open the verse

Hammon — another name of Hammath.
Hammoth-dor — another name of Hammath.
Hamonah הֲמוֹנָהֿ1 placeCity or town. "multitudes" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hamonahהֲמוֹנָהֿ

Say it: ha-mo-nah

BDB: "multitudes"

Strong’s (H1997): feminine of H1995 (הָמוֹן); multitude; , the same as H1996 (הֲמוֹן גּוֹג)

First in: Ezekiel 39:16 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In the Valley of Hamon-gog.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 39:16. Open the verse

Hamon-gog, Valley of — see Valley of Hamon-gog (T to Z page).
Hanes חָנֵס1 placeCity or town. "grace has fled" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hanesחָנֵס

Say it: cha-nes

BDB: "grace has fled"

Strong’s (H2609): of Egyptian derivation

First in: Isaiah 30:4 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Heracleopolis Magna.

    Site today: Ihnasiyyah al Madinah.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Heracleopolis Parva; The same place as Zoan; The same place as Tahpanhes.

    OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 30:4. Open the verse

Hannathon חַנָּתֹן1 placeCity or town. "gracious" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hannathonחַנָּתֹן

Say it: chan-na-ton

BDB: "gracious"

Strong’s (H2615): probably from H2603 (חָנַן); favored

First in: Joshua 19:14 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:14).

    Site today: Tel Hanaton.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Kefr Anau; Tel Regev.

    OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:14. Open the verse

Hapharaim — another name of Ophrah (O to R page).
Hara הָרָא1 placeMountain range. "mountain land" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Haraהָרָא

Say it: ha-ra

BDB: "mountain land"

Strong’s (H2024): perhaps from H2022 (הַר); mountainousness

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:26 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain range or Land or region or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: not a proper name (common noun for "mountains" or "cities").

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:26. Open the verse

Haradah חֲרָדָה1 placeCamp on the journey. "fear" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Haradahחֲרָדָה

Say it: cha-ra-dah

BDB: "fear"

Strong’s (H2732): the same as H2731 (חֲרָדָה)

First in: Numbers 33:24 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Along Wadi Lussan.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Jebel Aradeh; Jebel Araif en Nakah.

    OpenBible.info draws on 5 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:24. Open the verse

Haran חָרָן1 placeCity or town. "mountaineer" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Haranחָרָן

Say it: cha-ran

BDB: "mountaineer"

Strong’s (H2771): from H2787 (חָרַר); parched

First in: Genesis 11:31 Open the verse

Greek · HaranΧαρράν

Say it: Charran

King James Version spelling: Charran

Strong’s (G5488): of Hebrew origin (H2771)

BDB, for the Hebrew name חָרָן (H2771): "mountaineer"

First in: Acts 7:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Harran.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 30 reference books for this place.

    History

    • Harran (the Bible's Haran) lies along the Balikh River. It was a city of strategic importance and is now a village. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Harran".
    • In Assyrian times its chief worship was of the moon god. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Harran".
    • The Romans called it Carrhae. There, in 53 B.C., the Parthians defeated the Roman governor Marcus Licinius Crassus. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Harran".

    Named in 12 verses. First named in Genesis 11:31. Open the verse

Harmon הַרְמוֹן1 placeMountain. "high fortress" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Harmonהַרְמוֹן

Say it: har-mon

BDB: "high fortress"

Strong’s (H2038): from the same as H2036 (הֹרָם)

First in: Amos 4:3 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Mountain or Mountain ridge or Open country or Land or region or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Mount Hermon.

    Site today: Mount Hermon.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Hermel; Near Rimmon; Armenia.

    OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Amos 4:3. Open the verse

Harod עֵין חֲרֹד1 placeCity or town. "spring of Herod" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Harodעֵין חֲרֹד

Say it: en cha-rod

BDB: "spring of Herod"

Strong’s (H5878): from H5869 (עַיִן) and a derivative of H2729 (חָרַד); fountain of trembling

First in: Judges 7:1 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Harodהֲרוֹרִי

Say it: ha-ro-ri

King James Version spelling: Harorite

Strong’s (H2033): another form for H2043 (הֲרָרִי)

First in: 1 Chronicles 11:27 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town or Spring.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Khirbet el Harazan.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Harod.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Judges 7:1. Open the verse

Harosheth-hagoyim1 placeLand or region.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Harosheth-hagoyim

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): חֲרֹ֫שֶׁת (H2800), גּוֹי (H1471).

King James Version spelling: Harosheth of the Gentiles

First in: Judges 4:2 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: not a proper name (may be a term for a wooded area).

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Judges 4:2. Open the verse

Hashmonah חַשְׁמֹנָה1 placeCamp on the journey. "fatness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hashmonahחַשְׁמֹנָה

Say it: chash-mo-nah

BDB: "fatness"

Strong’s (H2832): feminine of H2831 (חַשְׁמַן); fertile

First in: Numbers 33:29 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Heshmon.

    Site today: Near Tell es Saqati.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Near Moseroth; The same place as Azmon; Qoseimeh.

    OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:29. Open the verse

Hauran חַוְרָן1 placeLand or region. "caverns" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hauranחַוְרָן

Say it: chav-ran

BDB: "caverns"

Strong’s (H2362): apparently from H2357 (חָוַר) (in the sense of H2352 (חוּר)); cavernous

First in: Ezekiel 47:16 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Hauran.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Ezekiel 47:16. Open the verse

Havilah חֲוִילָה2 places"circle" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Havilahחֲוִילָה

Say it: cha-vi-lah

BDB: "circle"

Strong’s (H2341): probably from H2342 (חוּל); circular

First in: Genesis 2:11 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Arabia.

    Site today: In Babylonia.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Arabia; The area around Sanaa.

    OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 2:11. Open the verse

  2. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Arabia.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Arabia; The same place as Havilah; The area around Ha’il.

    OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 25:18. Open the verse

Havvoth-jair חַוּוֹת יָעִיר1 placeLand or region. "villages of Jair" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Havvoth-jairחַוּוֹת יָעִיר

Say it: chau-vot ya-ir

King James Version spelling: Havoth-jair

BDB: "villages of Jair"

Strong’s (H2334): from the plural of H2333 (חַוָּה) and a modification of H3265 (יָעוּר)

First in: Numbers 32:41 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Havvoth-jair.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Numbers 32:41. Open the verse

Hazar-addar חֲצַר־אַדָּר1 placeCity or town. "enclosure of glory" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazar-addarחֲצַר־אַדָּר

Say it: cha-tsar ad-dar

BDB: "enclosure of glory"

Strong’s (H2692): from H2691 (חָצֵר) and H146 (אַדָּר); (the) village of Addar

First in: Numbers 34:4 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Ein Qedeis.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Hezron; The same place as Addar; Mesudat Ein Qedeis.

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Numbers 34:4. Open the verse

Hazar-enan חֲצַר עֵינוֹן1 placeCity or town. village of springs (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazar-enanחֲצַר עֵינוֹן

Say it: cha-tsar e-nan

Strong’s (H2704): from H2691 (חָצֵר) and the same as H5881 (עֵינָן); village of springs

First in: Numbers 34:9 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Hazar-enanחֲצַר עֵינָן

Say it: cha-tsar e-non

Strong’s (H2703): from H2691 (חָצֵר) and a derivative of H5869 (עַיִן); village of springs

First in: Ezekiel 47:17 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Al Qaryatayn.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Hader.

    OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Numbers 34:9. Open the verse

Hazar-gaddah חֲצַר גַּדָּה1 placeCity or town. "village of good fortune" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazar-gaddahחֲצַר גַּדָּה

Say it: cha-tsar gad-dah

BDB: "village of good fortune"

Strong’s (H2693): from H2691 (חָצֵר) and a feminine of H1408 (גַּד); (the) village of (female) Fortune

First in: Joshua 15:27 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:27).

    Site today: Near Beersheba.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Mezudat Sheluhat Qadesh Barnea; Horbat Uza; Masada.

    OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:27. Open the verse

Hazar-shual חֲצַר שׁוּעָל1 placeCity or town. "jackal village" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazar-shualחֲצַר שׁוּעָל

Say it: cha-tsar shu-al

BDB: "jackal village"

Strong’s (H2705): from H2691 (חָצֵר) and H7776 (שׁוּעָל); village of (the) fox

First in: Joshua 15:28 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:28); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Simeon (Joshua 19:3).

    Site today: Near Beersheba.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet el Waten; Hazar Betarim.

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 15:28. Open the verse

Hazar-susah חֲצַר סוּסָה1 placeCity or town. "horse village" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazar-susahחֲצַר סוּסָה

Say it: cha-tsar su-sah

BDB: "horse village"

Strong’s (H2701): from H2691 (חָצֵר) and H5484 (סוּסָה); village of cavalry

First in: Joshua 19:5 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Simeon (Joshua 19:5).

    Same place as: Sansannah.

    Site today: Khirbet esh Shamsaniyat.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Sbalat Abu Susein.

    OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:5. Open the verse

Hazar-susim חֲצַר סוּסִים1 place"village of horses" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazar-susimחֲצַר סוּסִים

Say it: cha-tsar su-sim

BDB: "village of horses"

Strong’s (H2702): from H2691 (חָצֵר) and the plural of H5483 (סוּס); village of horses

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:31 Open the verse

The place

  1. Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:31. Open the verse

Hazazon-tamar — another name of Engedi (E to G page).
Hazer-hatticon חֲצַר הַתִּיכוֹן1 placeCity or town. "middle court" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazer-hatticonחֲצַר הַתִּיכוֹן

Say it: cha-tsar hat-ti-khon

King James Version spelling: Hazar-hatticon

BDB: "middle court"

Strong’s (H2694): from H2691 (חָצֵר) and H8484 (תִּיכוֹן) with the article interposed; village of the middle

First in: Ezekiel 47:16 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Hazar-enan.

    Site today: Al Qaryatayn.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 47:16. Open the verse

Hazerim חֲצֵרִים1 place"villages" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazerimחֲצֵרִים

Say it: cha-tse-rim

BDB: "villages"

Strong’s (H2699): plural masculine of H2691 (חָצֵר); yards

First in: Deuteronomy 2:23 Open the verse

The place

  1. Some Bibles translate this word instead of giving it as a place name.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Deuteronomy 2:23. Open the verse

Hazeroth חֲצֵרוֹת1 placeCity or town. "settlement" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazerothחֲצֵרוֹת

Say it: cha-tse-rot

BDB: "settlement"

Strong’s (H2698): feminine plural of H2691 (חָצֵר); yards

First in: Numbers 11:35 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Ain el Khadra.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Along Wadi al Aghaydira.

    OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in Numbers 11:35. Open the verse

Hazor חָצוֹר5 places"castle" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazorחָצוֹר

Say it: cha-tsor

BDB: "castle"

Strong’s (H2674): a collective form of H2691 (חָצֵר); village

First in: Jeremiah 49:28 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hezronחֶצְרוֹן

Say it: chets-ron

BDB: "surrounded by a wall"

Strong’s (H2696): from H2691 (חָצֵר); court-yard

First in: Joshua 15:3 Open the verse

The 5 places with this name

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Hezron.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:3); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:36).

    Site today: Tel Hazor.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 37 reference books for this place.

    Named in 12 verses. First named in Joshua 11:1. Open the verse

  2. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:23).

    Site today: El Jebariyeh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Hazar-addar.

    OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:23. Open the verse

  3. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:25).

    Same place as: Kerioth-hezron.

    Site today: Khirbet el Qaryatein.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Hazar-addar.

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:25. Open the verse

  4. Kind: Mountain or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Khirbet Hazzur.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Baal-hazor.

    OpenBible.info draws on 18 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Nehemiah 11:33. Open the verse

  5. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Dumat al Jandal.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 4 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Jeremiah 49:28. Open the verse

Hazor-hadattah חָצוֹר חֲדַתָּה1 place"new Hazor" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hazor-hadattahחָצוֹר חֲדַתָּה

Say it: cha-tsor cha-dat-tah

King James Version spelling: Hazor

BDB: "new Hazor"

Strong’s (H2675): from H2674 (חָצוֹר) and a Aramaizing form of the feminine of H2319 (חָדָשׁ) (compare H2323 (חֲדָת))

First in: Joshua 15:25 Open the verse

The place

  1. Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:25. Open the verse

Hebron חֶבְרוֹן1 placeCity or town. "association" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hebronחֶבְרוֹן

Say it: chev-ron

BDB: "association"

Strong’s (H2275): from H2267 (חֶבֶר); seat of association

First in: Genesis 13:18 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kiriath-arbaקִרְיַת אַרְבַּע

Say it: qir-yat ar-ba

King James Version spelling: Kirjath-arba

Strong’s (H7153): or (with the article interposed) קִרְיַת הָאַרְבַּע; (Nehemiah 11:25), from H7151 (קִרְיָה) and H704 (אַרְבַּע) or H702 (אַרְבַּע); city of Arba, or city of the four (giants)

First in: Genesis 23:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Kiriath-arba.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:13); the Bible says “Hebron in the land of Judah” (1 Chronicles 6:55).

    Site today: Tel Rumeida.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    History

    • Hebron lies in the southern Judaean Hills, south-southwest of Jerusalem. Its Arabic name is Al-Khalil. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Hebron".
    • The Cave of the Patriarchs, also called the Cave of Machpelah, is held by tradition to be the burial place of Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Rebekah, Leah and Jacob. Walls from the time of Herod surround it. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Cave of the Patriarchs".
    • The site is holy to Jews and to Muslims: Jews call it the Cave of the Patriarchs, and Muslims the Sanctuary of Abraham. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Cave of the Patriarchs".

    Named in 57 verses. First named in Genesis 13:18. Open the verse

Hebron, Valley of — see Valley of Hebron (T to Z page).
Helam חֵילָם1 placeCity or town. "stronghold" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Helamחֵילָם

Say it: che-lam

BDB: "stronghold"

Strong’s (H2431): or חֵלָאםxlit Chêlʼâm corrected to Chêlâʼm; from H2428 (חַיִל); fortress

First in: 2 Samuel 10:16 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Alma.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: In the region between Damascus and Hamath; Aleppo.

    OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 10:16. Open the verse

Helbah חֶלְבָּה1 placeCity or town. "fertile" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Helbahחֶלְבָּה

Say it: chel-bah

BDB: "fertile"

Strong’s (H2462): feminine of H2459 (חֶלֶב); fertility

First in: Judges 1:31 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Ahlab.

    Site today: Khirbet al Mahalib.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Mahalab.

    OpenBible.info draws on 18 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 1:31. Open the verse

Helbon חֶלְבּוֹן1 placeCity or town. "fertile" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Helbonחֶלְבּוֹן

Say it: chel-bon

BDB: "fertile"

Strong’s (H2463): from H2459 (חֶלֶב); fruitful

First in: Ezekiel 27:18 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Halbun.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 27:18. Open the verse

Helech חֵילֵךְ1 placeLand or region. "your army" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Helechחֵילֵךְ

Say it: che-lek

BDB: "your army"

Strong’s (H2428): from H2342 (חוּל)

First in: Ezekiel 27:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Same place as: Hilakku.

    Site today: Cilicia.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Hethlon.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 27:11. Open the verse

Heleph חֵ֫לֶף1 placeCity or town. "exchange" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Helephחֵ֫לֶף

Say it: che-leph

BDB: "exchange"

Strong’s (H2501): the same as H2500 (חֵלֶף); change

First in: Joshua 19:33 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:33).

    Site today: Khirbet Irbadeh.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:33. Open the verse

Heliopolis — another name of On (O to R page).
Helkath חֶלְקָת֙1 placeCity or town. smoothness (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Helkathחֶלְקָת֙

Say it: chel-qat

Strong’s (H2520): a form of H2513 (חֶלְקָה); smoothness

First in: Joshua 19:25 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hukokחוּקֹק

Say it: chu-qoq

Strong’s (H2712): or (fully) חוּקֹק; from H2710 (חָקַק); appointed

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:75 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Hukok.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:25).

    Site today: Tel Qashish.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Hukkok; Tel Regev; Tell Amr.

    OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 19:25. Open the verse

Helkath-hazzurim חֶלְקַת הַצֻּרִים1 placeField. "field of swords" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Helkath-hazzurimחֶלְקַת הַצֻּרִים

Say it: chel-qat hats-tsu-rim

BDB: "field of swords"

Strong’s (H2521): from H2520 (חֶלְקַת) and the plural of H6697 (צוּר), with the article inserted; smoothness of the rocks

First in: 2 Samuel 2:16 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Field.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Near Gibeon.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Samuel 2:16. Open the verse

Hena הֵנַע1 placeCity or town. "troubling" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Henaהֵנַע

Say it: he-na

BDB: "troubling"

Strong’s (H2012): probably of foreign derivation

First in: 2 Kings 18:34 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Anah.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Near Hamath.

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in 2 Kings 18:34. Open the verse

Hepher חֵ֫פֶר1 placeCity or town. "a well" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hepherחֵ֫פֶר

Say it: che-pher

BDB: "a well"

Strong’s (H2660): from H2658 (חָפַר) or H2659 (חָפֵר); a pit of shame

First in: Joshua 12:17 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tell el Muhaffar.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tel Hefer; Tel Dotan.

    OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 12:17. Open the verse

Hephzibah — another name of Jerusalem (J to L page).
Heres חֶ֫רֶס1 placeHill. "the sun" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Heresחֶ֫רֶס

Say it: che-res

BDB: "the sun"

Strong’s (H2776): the same as H2775 (חֶרֶס); shining

First in: Judges 8:13 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Hill or Open country or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: not a place (sunrise or a mountain).

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 8:13. Open the verse

Hereth חֶרֶת1 placeForest. "forest" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Herethחֶרֶת

Say it: che-ret

King James Version spelling: Hareth

BDB: "forest"

Strong’s (H2802): from H2801 (חָרַת) (but equivalent to H2793 (חֹרֶשׁ)); forest

First in: 1 Samuel 22:5 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Forest.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Kharas.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Horesh; Khirbet Khureise.

    OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 22:5. Open the verse

Hermon, Mount — see Mount Hermon (M and N page).
Heshbon חֶשְׁבּוֹן1 placeCity or town. "stronghold" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Heshbonחֶשְׁבּוֹן

Say it: chesh-bon

BDB: "stronghold"

Strong’s (H2809): the same as H2808 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן)

First in: Numbers 21:25 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Reuben (Joshua 13:17); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Gad (Joshua 13:26).

    Site today: Tell Hesban.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tall Jalul; Tall al Umayri.

    OpenBible.info draws on 35 reference books for this place.

    Named in 37 verses. First named in Numbers 21:25. Open the verse

Heshmon חֶשְׁמוֹן1 placeCity or town. "rich soil" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Heshmonחֶשְׁמוֹן

Say it: chesh-mon

BDB: "rich soil"

Strong’s (H2829): the same as H2831 (חַשְׁמַן); opulent

First in: Joshua 15:27 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:27).

    Site today: Near Beth-pelet.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Azmon; Near Beersheba.

    OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:27. Open the verse

Hethlon חֶתְלֹן1 placeCity or town. "hiding place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hethlonחֶתְלֹן

Say it: chet-lon

BDB: "hiding place"

Strong’s (H2855): from H2853 (חָתַל); enswathed

First in: Ezekiel 47:15 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Haitla.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Lebo-hamath; Adlun.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Ezekiel 47:15. Open the verse

Hezron — another name of Hazor.
Hierapolis Ἱεράπολις1 placeCity or town. holy city (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · HierapolisἹεράπολις

Say it: Hierapolis

Strong’s (G2404): from G2413 (ἱερός) and G4172 (πόλις); holy city

First in: Colossians 4:13 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Hierapolis.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Colossians 4:13. Open the verse

Hilen — another name of Holon.
Hobah חוֹבָה1 placeLand or region. "hiding place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hobahחוֹבָה

Say it: cho-vah

BDB: "hiding place"

Strong’s (H2327): feminine active participle of H2247 (חָבָה); hiding place

First in: Genesis 14:15 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region or City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Hoba.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Upu; Tell el Salihiye.

    OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 14:15. Open the verse

Holon חֹלוֹן2 places"sandy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Holonחֹלוֹן

Say it: cho-lon

BDB: "sandy"

Strong’s (H2473): or (shortened) חֹלֹן; probably from H2344 (חוֹל); sandy

First in: Jeremiah 48:21 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hilenחִילֵן

Say it: chi-len

Strong’s (H2432): from H2428 (חַיִל); fortress

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:58 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Hilen.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:51).

    Site today: Khirbet Alin.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet Bism; Khirbet Umm el Amad.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 15:51. Open the verse

  2. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Moab.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Holon; Lahun; Near Jahaz.

    OpenBible.info draws on 18 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 48:21. Open the verse

Holy Place קֹ֫דֶשׁ1 placeRoom. a sacred thing (i.e. spot) (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Holy Placeקֹ֫דֶשׁ

Say it: qo-desh

Strong’s (H6944): from H6942 (קָדַשׁ)

First in: Exodus 26:33 Open the verse

Greek · Holy Placeἅγιον

Say it: hagion

Strong’s (G39): neuter of G40 (ἅγιος); a sacred thing (i.e. spot)

First in: Hebrews 8:2 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Room.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: appears in multiple locations.

    Named in 35 verses. First named in Exodus 26:33. Open the verse

Hor — another name of Mount Hermon (M and N page).
Horeb — another name of Sinai (S page).
Horem חֳרֵם1 placeCity or town. "sacred" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Horemחֳרֵם

Say it: cho-rem

BDB: "sacred"

Strong’s (H2765): from H2763 (חָרַם); devoted

First in: Joshua 19:38 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:38).

    Site today: Near Migdal-el.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Hariss; Khirbet Qatamun.

    OpenBible.info draws on 4 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:38. Open the verse

Horesh חֹ֫רֶשׁ1 placeOpen country.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Horeshחֹ֫רֶשׁ

Say it: cho-resh

Strong’s (H2793): from H2790 (חָרַשׁ)

First in: 1 Samuel 23:15 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Open country.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Khirbet Khureise.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 23:15. Open the verse

Hor-haggidgad חֹר הַגִּדְגָּד1 placeCamp on the journey. hole of the cleft (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hor-haggidgadחֹר הַגִּדְגָּד

Say it: chor hag-gid-gad

King James Version spelling: Hor-hagidgad

Strong’s (H2735): from H2356 (חוֹר) and a collateral (masculine) form of H1412 (גֻּדְגֹּדָה), with the article interposed; hole of the cleft

First in: Numbers 33:32 Open the verse

Hebrew · Gudgodahגֻּדְגֹּ֫דָה

Say it: gud-go-dah

Strong’s (H1412): by reduplication from H1413 (גָּדַד) (in the sense of cutting) cleft

First in: Deuteronomy 10:7 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Other names: Gudgodah.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Along Wadi Khadakhid.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: En Orahot; Et Taba.

    OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.

    Named in 3 verses. First named in Numbers 33:32. Open the verse

Hormah חׇרְמָה1 placeCity or town. devoted (Strong's)

“And Jehovah hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and the name of the place was called Hormah.”

The Bible says: Numbers 21:3 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hormahחׇרְמָה

Say it: chor-mah

Strong’s (H2767): from H2763 (חָרַם); devoted

First in: Numbers 14:45 Open the verse

Hebrew · Zephathצְפַ֑ת

Say it: tse-phat

Strong’s (H6857): from H6822 (צָפָה); watch-tower

First in: Judges 1:17 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Zephath.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:30); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Simeon (Joshua 19:4).

    Site today: Tel Masos.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Tel Halif; Tel Malhata; Tell esh Sharia.

    OpenBible.info draws on 32 reference books for this place.

    Named in 9 verses. First named in Numbers 14:45. Open the verse

Hor, Mount — see Mount Hor (M and N page).
Horonaim חֹרֹנַיִם1 placeCity or town. "two caves" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Horonaimחֹרֹנַיִם

Say it: cho-ro-na-yim

BDB: "two caves"

Strong’s (H2773): dual of a derivative from H2356 (חוֹר); double cave-town

First in: Isaiah 15:5 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: El Iraq.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Ed Deir; Kathrabba; Khirbet Dhubab.

    OpenBible.info draws on 18 reference books for this place.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 13:34. Open the verse

Horse Gate סוּס1 placeGate. from an unused root meaning to skip (properly, for joy) (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Horse Gateסוּס

Say it: sus

Strong’s (H5483): or סֻס; from an unused root meaning to skip (properly, for joy)

First in: Nehemiah 3:28 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Gate.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Jerusalem.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Nehemiah 3:28. Open the verse

Hosah חֹסָה1 placeCity or town. "refuge" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hosahחֹסָה

Say it: cho-sah

BDB: "refuge"

Strong’s (H2621): from H2620 (חָסָה); hopeful

First in: Joshua 19:29 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:29).

    Site today: Tell Rachidiyeh.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet el Hos; The same place as Tyre; Kefr Yasif.

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:29. Open the verse

House of the Forest1 placeBuilding.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · House of the Forest

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): יַ֫עַר (H3293), בַּ֫יִת (H1004).

First in: Isaiah 22:8 Open the verse

Hebrew · House of the Forest of Lebanon

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): לְבָנוֹן (H3844), יַ֫עַר (H3293), בַּ֫יִת (H1004).

First in: 1 Kings 7:2 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Building.

    Other names: House of the Forest of Lebanon.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Jerusalem.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in 1 Kings 7:2. Open the verse

House of the Forest of Lebanon — another name of House of the Forest.
Hukkok חֻקֹֿק1 placeCity or town. "appointed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hukkokחֻקֹֿק

Say it: chuq-qoq

BDB: "appointed"

Strong’s (H2712): or (fully) חוּקֹק; from H2710 (חָקַק); appointed

First in: Joshua 19:34 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:34).

    Site today: Khirbet el Jemeijimeh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Yaquq.

    OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:34. Open the verse

Hukok — another name of Helkath.
Humtah חֻמְטָה1 placeCity or town. "place of lizards" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Humtahחֻמְטָה

Say it: chum-tah

BDB: "place of lizards"

Strong’s (H2547): feminine of H2546 (חֹמֶט); low

First in: Joshua 15:54 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:54).

    Site today: Near Hebron.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet al Hadab.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:54. Open the verse

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21 names.

Ibleam יִבְלְעָם1 placeCity or town. "devouring the people" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ibleamיִבְלְעָם

Say it: yiv-le-am

BDB: "devouring the people"

Strong’s (H2991): from H1104 (בָּלַע) and H5971 (עַם); devouring people

First in: Joshua 17:11 Open the verse

Hebrew · Gath-rimmonגַּת־רִמּוֹן

Say it: gat-rim-mon

BDB: "winepress of the pomegranate"

Strong’s (H1667): from H1660 (גַּת) and H7416 (רִמּוֹן); wine-press of (the) pomegranate

First in: Joshua 21:25 Open the verse

Hebrew · Amעַם

Say it: am

Strong’s (H5971): from H6004 (עָמַם)

First in: 2 Kings 15:10 Open the verse

Hebrew · Bileamבִּלְעָם

Say it: bil-am

BDB: "not of the people"

Strong’s (H1109): probably from H1077 (בַּל) and H5971 (עַם); not (of the) people, i.e. foreigner

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:70 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Bileam, Gath-rimmon.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Manasseh (Joshua 17:11).

    Site today: Khirbet Belameh.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 33 reference books for this place.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Joshua 17:11. Open the verse

Iconium Ἰκόνιον1 placeCity or town. image-like (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · IconiumἸκόνιον

Say it: Ikonion

Strong’s (G2430): perhaps from G1504 (εἰκών); image-like

First in: Acts 13:51 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Konya.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Acts 13:51. Open the verse

Idalah יִדְאֲלָה1 placeCity or town. "memorial of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Idalahיִדְאֲלָה

Say it: yid-a-lah

BDB: "memorial of God"

Strong’s (H3030): of uncertain derivation

First in: Joshua 19:15 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Zebulun (Joshua 19:15).

    Site today: Khirbet el Huwarah.

    How sure: Likely.

    OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:15. Open the verse

Idumea Ἰδουμαία1 placeLand or region. "red" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · IdumeaἸδουμαία

Say it: Idoumaia

Strong’s (G2401): of Hebrew origin (H123)

BDB, for the Hebrew name אֱדוֹם (H123): "red"

First in: Mark 3:8 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Idumea.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Mark 3:8. Open the verse

Iim עִיִּים1 placeCity or town. "ruins" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Iimעִיִּים

Say it: iy-yim

BDB: "ruins"

Strong’s (H5864): plural of H5856 (עִי); ruins

First in: Joshua 15:29 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:29).

    Site today: Deir al Ghawi.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Ezem.

    OpenBible.info draws on 6 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:29. Open the verse

Ijon עִיּוֹן1 placeCity or town. ruin (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ijonעִיּוֹן

Say it: iy-yon

Strong’s (H5859): from H5856 (עִי); ruin

First in: 1 Kings 15:20 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jaanיַעַן

Say it: dan ya-an

Strong’s (H1842): from H1835 (דָּן) and (apparently) H3282 (יַעַן); judge of purpose

First in: 2 Samuel 24:6 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Jaan.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Tell Dibbine.

    How sure: Likely.

    Other sites proposed: Marjaayoun.

    OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.

    Named in 4 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 24:6. Open the verse

Illyricum Ἰλλυρικόν1 placeLand or region.

The name in Greek

Greek · IllyricumἸλλυρικόν

Say it: Illurikon

Strong’s (G2437): neuter of an adjective from a name of uncertain derivation

First in: Romans 15:19 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Illyricum.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Romans 15:19. Open the verse

Immer אִמֵּר1 placeCity or town. "he hath said" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Immerאִמֵּר

Say it: im-mer

BDB: "he hath said"

Strong’s (H564): from H559 (אָמַר); talkative

First in: Ezra 2:59 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: In Babylonia.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Ezra 2:59. Open the verse

India הֹ֫דּוּ1 placeLand or region. "flee away" or " give ye thanks" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Indiaהֹ֫דּוּ

Say it: ho-du

BDB: "flee away" or " give ye thanks"

Strong’s (H1912): of foreign origin

First in: Esther 1:1 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: India.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Esther 1:1. Open the verse

Iphtah יִפְתָּח1 placeCity or town. "he opens" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Iphtahיִפְתָּח

Say it: yiph-tach

BDB: "he opens"

Strong’s (H3316): from H6605 (פָּתַח); he will open

First in: Joshua 15:43 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:43).

    Site today: Tarqumiyeh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Jebel Salih; Atar Nehusha.

    OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:43. Open the verse

Iphtahel, Valley of — see Valley of Iphtahel (T to Z page).
Ir-nahash עִיר נָחָשׁ1 placeCity or town. "city of a serpent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ir-nahashעִיר נָחָשׁ

Say it: ir na-chash

BDB: "city of a serpent"

Strong’s (H5904): from H5892 (עִיר) and H5175 (נָחָשׁ); city of a serpent

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:12 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: The land of Judah.

    Site today: Dayr Nakhkhas.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Khirbet en Nahas; Near Tekoa.

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:12. Open the verse

Irpeel יִרְפְּאֵל1 placeCity or town. "God will heal" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Irpeelיִרְפְּאֵל

Say it: yir-pe-el

BDB: "God will heal"

Strong’s (H3416): from H7495 (רָפָא) and H410 (אֵל); God will heal

First in: Joshua 18:27 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:27).

    Site today: Rafat.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Ein Umm esh Sharayit.

    OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 18:27. Open the verse

Ir-shemesh — another name of Beth-shemesh (B to D page).
Italy Ἰταλία1 placeLand or region.

The name in Greek

Greek · ItalyἸταλία

Say it: Italia

Strong’s (G2482): probably of foreign origin

First in: Acts 18:2 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: Land or region.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Italy.

    How sure: No real doubt.

    Named in 6 verses. First named in Acts 10:1. Open the verse

Ithlah יִתְלָה1 placeCity or town. "he hangs" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ithlahיִתְלָה

Say it: yit-lah

King James Version spelling: Jethlah

BDB: "he hangs"

Strong’s (H3494): probably from H8518 (תָּלָה); it will hang, i.e. be high

First in: Joshua 19:42 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:42).

    Site today: Near Aijalon.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Bayt Thul; Al Burj.

    OpenBible.info draws on 10 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:42. Open the verse

Ithnan יִתְנָ֑ן1 placeCity or town. "hire" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ithnanיִתְנָ֑ן

Say it: yit-nan

BDB: "hire"

Strong’s (H3497): from the same as H8577 (תַּנִּין); extensive

First in: Joshua 15:23 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:23).

    Site today: Mesudat Har Hemet.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: El Jebariyeh.

    OpenBible.info draws on 6 reference books for this place.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:23. Open the verse

Ituraea — another name of Jetur (J to L page).
Ivvah עִוָּה1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ivvahעִוָּה

Say it: iv-vah

King James Version spelling: Ivah

Strong’s (H5755): or עַוָּא; (2 Kings 17:24), for H5754 (עַוָּה)

First in: 2 Kings 18:34 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Avvaעַוָּא

Say it: iv-vah

King James Version spelling: Ava

Strong’s (H5755): or עַוָּא; (2 Kings 17:24), for H5754 (עַוָּה)

First in: 2 Kings 17:24 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

  1. Kind: City or town.

    Other names: Avva.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Kafr Aya.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: The same place as Ama; Imma.

    OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.

    Named in 5 verses. First named in 2 Kings 17:24. Open the verse

Iye-abarim עִיֵּי הָעֲבָרִים1 placeCamp on the journey. "ruins of Abarim" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Iye-abarimעִיֵּי הָעֲבָרִים

Say it: iy-ye ha-a-va-rim

King James Version spelling: Ije-abarim

BDB: "ruins of Abarim"

Strong’s (H5863): from the plural of H5856 (עִי) and the plural of the active participle of H5674 (עָבַר) with the article interposed; ruins of the passers

First in: Numbers 21:11 Open the verse

The place

  1. Kind: Camp on the journey.

    Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: Medeineh.

    How sure: Uncertain.

    Other sites proposed: Muhayy; Near Abarim.

    OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.

    Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 21:11. Open the verse

Iyim עִיִּים1 place"ruins" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Iyimעִיִּים

Say it: iy-yim

King James Version spelling: Iim

BDB: "ruins"

Strong’s (H5864): plural of H5856 (עִי); ruins

First in: Numbers 33:45 Open the verse

The place

  1. Region: Not given in our sources.

    Site today: not given in our sources.

    Named in 1 verse. First named in Numbers 33:45. Open the verse

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