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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Hazor: A Place North of Jerusalem</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/naves/h/hazor--a_place_north_of_jerusalem.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/nehemiah/11-33.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/hazor.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Hazor</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hazor--a_fortified_city_of_naphtali.htm" title="Hazor: A Fortified City of Naphtali">◄</a> Hazor: A Place North of Jerusalem <a href="/topical/h/hazorhadattah.htm" title="Hazorhadattah">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#nav" title="Nave's Topical Index">Nave's</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Geographical Location and Significance:</b><br>Hazor was a prominent city located in the northern region of ancient Canaan, approximately 10 miles north of the Sea of Galilee. It was strategically situated on the main trade route connecting Egypt and Mesopotamia, making it a significant hub for commerce and military activity. The city is often referred to as "the head of all those kingdoms" (<a href="/joshua/11-10.htm">Joshua 11:10</a>), indicating its importance and influence in the region.<br><br><b>Biblical History:</b><br>Hazor is first mentioned in the Bible in the context of the conquest of Canaan under Joshua. The city was ruled by King Jabin, who led a coalition of northern kings against the Israelites. In the decisive battle at the waters of Merom, Joshua and the Israelites defeated this coalition, and Hazor was captured and burned (<a href="/joshua/11.htm">Joshua 11:1-13</a>). This victory was a pivotal moment in the Israelite conquest of the Promised Land, as it dismantled a major Canaanite power center.<br><br>Despite its destruction, Hazor was later rebuilt and reoccupied. During the period of the Judges, Hazor reemerges in the biblical narrative. Under another King Jabin, the city oppressed the Israelites until Deborah and Barak led a successful revolt, resulting in the defeat of Hazor's army commander, Sisera (<a href="/judges/4.htm">Judges 4:1-24</a>).<br><br><b>Archaeological Evidence:</b><br>Archaeological excavations at the site of Hazor, known today as Tell el-Qedah, have uncovered significant evidence of its historical prominence. The remains of a large Canaanite city, including fortifications, palaces, and temples, attest to its wealth and power. Layers of destruction align with the biblical accounts of its conquest by Joshua and later conflicts.<br><br><b>Role in the United Monarchy:</b><br>During the reign of King Solomon, Hazor was fortified as part of his extensive building projects. The Bible records that Solomon rebuilt Hazor, along with Megiddo and Gezer, as part of his efforts to strengthen Israel's defenses and infrastructure (<a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">1 Kings 9:15</a>). These fortifications underscore Hazor's continued strategic importance in the region.<br><br><b>Prophetic References:</b><br>The prophets also mention Hazor in their oracles against foreign nations. Jeremiah prophesied against Hazor, declaring that it would become desolate and uninhabited (<a href="/jeremiah/49-33.htm">Jeremiah 49:33</a>). This prophecy reflects the city's eventual decline and abandonment, consistent with the archaeological record.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Insights:</b><br>Hazor's repeated mention in the biblical narrative highlights the ongoing struggle between the Israelites and the Canaanite inhabitants of the land. The city's history serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in delivering the land to the Israelites, as well as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and idolatry. Hazor's account is interwoven with themes of divine judgment, redemption, and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-33.htm">Nehemiah 11:33</a></span><br>Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/sayce/early_israel_and_the_surrounding_nations/chapter_ii_canaan.htm"><span class="l">Canaan</span></a> <br><b>...</b> under one shape, in another <b>place</b> under another. <b>...</b> Still farther <b>north</b> were other cities,<br> of which the <b>...</b> and maritime trade, Megiddo and <b>Hazor</b> remained agricultural <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter ii canaan.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_8/chapter_isennacherib_705-681_b_c.htm"><span class="l">Sennacherib (705-681 BC )</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Bet-Lukkieh, in the mountainous country <b>north</b>-west of <b>...</b> according to which the battle<br> took <b>place</b> on a <b>...</b> Beth-dagon, Joppa, Beni-barak, and <b>Hazor</b>, which Sennacherib <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter isennacherib 705-681 b c.htm</font><p><a href="/library/mcfadyen/introduction_to_the_old_testament/jeremiah.htm"><span class="l">Jeremiah</span></a> <br><b>...</b> xlvii.), and the conception of the enemy "out of the <b>north</b>," v. 2 <b>...</b> xlvi.27, 28, hardly<br> in <b>place</b> here, were borrowed from xxx.10f. <b>...</b> 23-27, Kedar and <b>Hazor</b>, vv. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/jeremiah.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_7/chapter_iitiglath-pileser_iii_and_the.htm"><span class="l">Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> against Ahaz: the war in Judaea and siege of <b>Jerusalem</b>. <b>...</b> They extended from <b>north</b><br> to south along both banks <b>...</b> this latter into Syria probably took <b>place</b> about 756 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iitiglath-pileser iii and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_6/chapter_iiithe_hebrews_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus</span></a> <br><b>...</b> were defeated at the waters of Merom, <b>Hazor</b> was burnt <b>...</b> long before they found a<br> resting-<b>place</b>; they attempted to insert themselves to the <b>north</b> of Judah <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sayce/early_israel_and_the_surrounding_nations/appendices.htm"><span class="l">Appendices</span></a> <br><b>...</b> whither must you take a journey to the city of <b>Hazor</b>? <b>...</b> of the god who has hold of<br> evil.' Then <b>place</b> they in <b>...</b> issue out of it, the south wind, the <b>north</b> wind, the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/appendices.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_5/chapter_iithe_reaction_against_egypt.htm"><span class="l">The Reaction against Egypt</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For many years he held a <b>place</b> of confidence with the sovereign. <b>...</b> gate of the palace,<br> bowed their backs before him; the barbaric chiefs from the <b>north</b> or south <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iithe reaction against egypt.htm</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Naphtali-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Naphtali in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jebusites.html">Who were the Jebusites? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/mount-Tabor.html">What is the significance of Mount Tabor in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/hazor.htm">Hazor</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hazor--a_city_in_the_south_of_judah.htm">Hazor: A City in the South of Judah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hazor--a_fortified_city_of_naphtali.htm">Hazor: A Fortified City of Naphtali</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hazor--a_place_north_of_jerusalem.htm">Hazor: A Place North of Jerusalem</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hazor.htm">Hazor (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hazor-hadattah.htm">Hazor-hadattah (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hazor--a_fortified_city_of_naphtali.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Hazor: A Fortified City of Naphtali"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Hazor: A Fortified City of Naphtali" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/h/hazorhadattah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Hazorhadattah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Hazorhadattah" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>