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This name reflects the nature of the location as a place of encampment or settlement.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Hazeroth is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Numbers. It is one of the stations where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt.<br><br>1. <b><a href="/numbers/11-35.htm">Numbers 11:35</a> :</b> "From Kibroth-hattaavah the people moved on to Hazeroth, where they remained for some time."<br>2. <b><a href="/numbers/12-16.htm">Numbers 12:16</a> :</b> "After that, the people set out from Hazeroth and camped in the Wilderness of Paran."<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b> <br>Hazeroth is situated in the Sinai Peninsula, although its exact location remains uncertain. It is traditionally identified with the modern site of Ain el-Hudhera, located northeast of the Gulf of Aqaba. The region is characterized by its arid desert landscape, which would have posed significant challenges to the Israelites during their journey.<br><br><b>Significant Events at Hazeroth:</b> <br>Hazeroth is notably the site of a significant event involving Moses, Aaron, and Miriam:<br><br>· <b>Miriam and Aaron's Opposition to Moses:</b> In <a href="/bsb/numbers/12.htm">Numbers 12</a>, Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of his Cushite wife and questioned his unique role as God's chosen leader. The Lord responded by affirming Moses' special status and punishing Miriam with leprosy. This incident underscores the importance of recognizing and respecting divinely appointed leadership. Miriam's leprosy lasted seven days, during which the Israelites did not move from Hazeroth.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>The events at Hazeroth highlight themes of leadership, authority, and divine justice. The narrative emphasizes the importance of humility and obedience to God's chosen leaders. It also serves as a reminder of God's direct involvement in the affairs of His people and His willingness to defend His appointed servants.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Significance:</b> <br>Hazeroth serves as a backdrop for a lesson in faith and obedience. The Israelites' journey through the wilderness, including their time at Hazeroth, is a period of testing and growth. The incident with Miriam and Aaron illustrates the consequences of challenging God's order and the need for unity and submission within the community of believers.<br><br><b>Archaeological Insights:</b> <br>While no definitive archaeological evidence has been found to pinpoint the exact location of Hazeroth, the general area aligns with the traditional route of the Exodus. The lack of concrete evidence is not uncommon for nomadic encampments, which often leave minimal traces.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>Hazeroth remains an important location in the biblical narrative of the Exodus, serving as a setting for key lessons in leadership and obedience. Its mention in the Scriptures provides insight into the challenges faced by the Israelites and the divine guidance that accompanied them on their journey to the Promised Land.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Hazeroth</span><p>villages; palaces<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Hazeroth</span><p>(<i>villages</i>), (<a href="/numbers/11-35.htm">Numbers 11:35</a>; <a href="/numbers/12-16.htm">12:16</a>; <a href="/numbers/33-17.htm">33:17</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/1-1.htm">1:1</a>) a station of the Israelites in the desert, and perhaps recognizable in the Arabic <i>Ain Hudhera</i> , forty miles northeast of Sinai.<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Hazeroth</span><p>A station of the Israelites, about five days' journey from mount Sinai, <a href="/numbers/11-35.htm">Numbers 11:35</a>. Here they remained a week or more, <a href="/context/numbers/12-1.htm">Numbers 12:1</a> 16; and their next station recorded was near Kades-barnea, on the borders of Canaan, <a href="/numbers/12-16.htm">Numbers 12:16</a> 13:26 De 1:19-21. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Fenced enclosures consisting of "a low wall of stones in which thick bundles of thorny acacia are inserted, the tangled branches and long needle-like spikes forming a perfectly impenetrable hedge around the encampment" of tents and cattle which they sheltered. Such like enclosures abound in the wilderness of Paran, which the Israelites entered after leaving Sinai (<a href="/numbers/11-35.htm">Numbers 11:35</a>; <a href="/numbers/12-16.htm">12:16</a>; <a href="/numbers/33-17.htm">33:17</a>, 18). This third encampment of the Israelites has been identified with the modern `Ain el-Hudhera, some 40 miles north-east of Sinai. Here Miriam (q.v.), being displeased that Moses had married a Cushite wife (<a href="/numbers/12-1.htm">Numbers 12:1</a>), induced Aaron to join with her in rebelling against Moses. God vindicated the authority of his "servant Moses," and Miriam was smitten with leprosy. Moses interceded for her, and she was healed (<a href="/numbers/12-4.htm">Numbers 12:4</a>-16). From this encampment the Israelites marched northward across the plateau of et-Tih, and at length reached KADESH. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">HAZEROTH</span><p>ha-ze'-roth, haz'-er-oth (chatseroth, "enclosures"): A camp of the Israelites, the 3rd from Sinai (<a href="/numbers/11-35.htm">Numbers 11:35</a>; <a href="/numbers/12-16.htm">Numbers 12:16</a>; <a href="/numbers/33-17.htm">Numbers 33:17</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-1.htm">Deuteronomy 1:1</a>). It is identified with `Ain Chadrah ("spring of the enclosure"), 30 miles Northeast of Jebel Musa, on the way to the 'Arabah.<br><br>See <a href="../w/wanderings.htm">WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2698.htm"><span class="l">2698. Chatseroth -- a place in the wilderness</span></a><br><b>...</b> a place in the wilderness. Transliteration: Chatseroth Phonetic Spelling:<br> (khats-ay-roth') Short Definition: <b>Hazeroth</b>. Word Origin pl. <b>...</b> <b>Hazeroth</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2698.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_13_moses_removed_from.htm"><span class="l">Moses Removed from Mount Sinai, and Conducted the People to the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> he rose up, and went from Mount Sinai; and, having passed through several mansions,<br> of which we will speak he came to a place called <b>Hazeroth</b>, where the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 13 moses removed from.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wells/bible_stories_and_religious_classics/here_next_followeth_the_history.htm"><span class="l">Here Next Followeth the History of Moses</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and many died and were buried there. And then from thence they went into<br> <b>Hazeroth</b> and dwelt. After this Miriam and Aaron, brother <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/here next followeth the history.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/h/hazeroth.htm"><span class="l"><b>Hazeroth</b> (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>HAZEROTH</b>. ha <b>...</b> See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Hazeroth</b> (5 Occurrences). Numbers <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hazeroth.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/haze'roth.htm"><span class="l">Haze'roth (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Haze'roth. <b>Hazeroth</b>, Haze'roth. Hazezontamar . <b>...</b> Numbers 11:35 From Kibroth-hattaavah<br> the people journeyed unto <b>Hazeroth</b>; and they abode at <b>Hazeroth</b>. (See RSV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/haze'roth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kibrothhattaavah.htm"><span class="l">Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> From this encampment they journeyed in a north-eastern direction to <b>Hazeroth</b>. <b>...</b> Numbers<br> 33:17 And they departed from Kibrothhattaavah, and encamped at <b>Hazeroth</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kibrothhattaavah.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kibroth-hattaavah.htm"><span class="l">Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Psalm 78:30, 31)., Rawlinson's Moses, p. 175. From this encampment they journeyed<br> in a north-eastern direction to <b>Hazeroth</b>. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kibroth-hattaavah.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kib'roth-hatta'avah.htm"><span class="l">Kib'roth-hatta'avah (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> lusted. (See RSV). Numbers 11:35 From Kibroth-hattaavah the people journeyed<br> unto <b>Hazeroth</b>; and they abode at <b>Hazeroth</b>. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kib'roth-hatta'avah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kibroth.htm"><span class="l">Kibroth (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Numbers 11:35 From Kibroth Hattaavah<br> the people traveled to <b>Hazeroth</b>; and they stayed at <b>Hazeroth</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kibroth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hattaavah.htm"><span class="l">Hattaavah (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Numbers 11:35 From Kibroth Hattaavah<br> the people traveled to <b>Hazeroth</b>; and they stayed at <b>Hazeroth</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hattaavah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/traveled.htm"><span class="l">Traveled (104 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> them. (See NIV). Numbers 11:35 From Kibroth Hattaavah the people traveled<br> to <b>Hazeroth</b>; and they stayed at <b>Hazeroth</b>. (WEB NIV). Numbers <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/traveled.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pitched.htm"><span class="l">Pitched (101 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> journeys. (See NAS). Numbers 12:16 And afterward the people removed from<br><b>Hazeroth</b>, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran. (KJV JPS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pitched.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/camped.htm"><span class="l">Camped (100 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (Root in WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV). Numbers 12:16 Afterward the people traveled<br> from <b>Hazeroth</b>, and encamped in the wilderness of Paran. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/camped.htm - 33k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><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="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Hazeroth (5 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/11-35.htm">Numbers 11:35</a></span><br />From Kibroth Hattaavah the people traveled to <span class="boldtext">Hazeroth</span>; and they stayed at Hazeroth. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/12-16.htm">Numbers 12:16</a></span><br />Afterward the people traveled from <span class="boldtext">Hazeroth</span>, and encamped in the wilderness of Paran.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV( </span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/33-17.htm">Numbers 33:17</a></span><br />They traveled from Kibroth Hattaavah, and encamped in <span class="boldtext">Hazeroth</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/33-18.htm">Numbers 33:18</a></span><br />They traveled from <span class="boldtext">Hazeroth</span>, and encamped in Rithmah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-1.htm">Deuteronomy 1:1</a></span><br />These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness, in the Arabah over against Suph, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and <span class="boldtext">Hazeroth</span>, and Dizahab.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/hazeroth.htm">Hazeroth</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hazeroth--a_station_in_the_journeyings_of_the_people_of_israel.htm">Hazeroth: A Station in the Journeyings of the People of Israel</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hazeroth.htm">Hazeroth (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hazezontamar.htm">Hazezontamar (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hazerim--a_district_in_the_south_of_canaan.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Hazerim: A District in the South of Canaan"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Hazerim: A District in the South of Canaan" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/h/haze'roth.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Haze'roth"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Haze'roth" /></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>