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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: Lebo-hamath</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/l/lebo-hamath.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/numbers/13-21.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/l/lebo-hamath.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> > Lebo-hamath</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/l/lebo.htm" title="Lebo">◄</a> Lebo-hamath <a href="/topical/l/lebonah.htm" title="Lebonah">►</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="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</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>Definition and Etymology:</b> <br>Lebo-hamath, often referred to as "the entrance of Hamath," is a geographical term found in the Hebrew Bible. The name "Lebo-hamath" is derived from the Hebrew words "לְבוֹא" (lebo), meaning "entrance" or "approach," and "חֲמָת" (hamath), referring to the ancient city of Hamath. This term is used to describe a northern boundary marker for the land of Israel.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Lebo-hamath is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, primarily in the context of defining the territorial boundaries of Israel. In <a href="/numbers/34-7.htm">Numbers 34:7-8</a>, God instructs Moses regarding the northern border of the Promised Land: "Your northern border will run from the Great Sea directly to Mount Hor, and from Mount Hor to Lebo-hamath, then extend to Zedad." This passage highlights Lebo-hamath as a significant landmark in the delineation of Israel's territory.<br><br>In <a href="/joshua/13-5.htm">Joshua 13:5</a>, the region is again mentioned as part of the land yet to be conquered: "the land of the Gebalites, and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal-gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo-hamath." This indicates the extent of the land promised to the Israelites, which included territories reaching up to Lebo-hamath.<br><br>The term also appears in the context of King Solomon's reign. In <a href="/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65</a>, during the dedication of the Temple, the text states: "So Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—observed the festival before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all." This reference underscores the vastness of Solomon's kingdom, stretching from the northern boundary at Lebo-hamath to the southern extremity.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b> <br>Lebo-hamath is associated with the region near the city of Hamath, which is located in modern-day Syria. Historically, Hamath was a significant city-state and a center of trade and culture in the ancient Near East. The "entrance of Hamath" likely refers to a pass or a route leading into the territory of Hamath, marking the northern extent of the land occupied or controlled by Israel at various times.<br><br>The strategic importance of Lebo-hamath is evident in its repeated mention as a boundary marker. It served as a natural frontier, separating the land of Israel from the territories to the north. The location of Lebo-hamath would have been crucial for trade, military campaigns, and the defense of the northern border.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>From a theological perspective, Lebo-hamath represents the fulfillment of God's promise to the patriarchs regarding the extent of the land given to their descendants. The repeated mention of this boundary in the context of Israel's territorial claims underscores the faithfulness of God in providing for His people. It also serves as a reminder of the ideal boundaries of the Promised Land, which were not fully realized until the reigns of David and Solomon.<br><br>In prophetic literature, the mention of Lebo-hamath often symbolizes the idealized extent of Israel's territory, reflecting God's ultimate plan for His chosen people. The boundaries described in the Bible, including Lebo-hamath, serve as a testament to God's covenantal promises and His sovereignty over the nations.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/935.htm"><span class="l">935. bo -- to come in, come, go in, go</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), indeed come (1), inserted (2), invade (1), invade when they came (1), invaded<br> (1), invades (1), keep on coming (1), laid (1), <b>Lebo</b>-<b>hamath</b> (6), led (3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/935.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/lebo-hamath.htm"><span class="l"><b>Lebo</b>-<b>hamath</b> (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Lebo</b>-<b>hamath</b>. Lebo, <b>Lebo</b>-<b>hamath</b>. Lebonah . Multi-Version Concordance<br><b>Lebo</b>-<b>hamath</b> (6 Occurrences). Numbers 13:21 So they <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lebo-hamath.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lebo.htm"><span class="l">Lebo (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lebo.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lebonah.htm"><span class="l">Lebonah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lebonah.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/lost-tribes-Israel.html">What happened to the lost tribes of Israel? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Samaritans.html">Who were the Samaritans? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/who-Arameans.html">Who were the Arameans? | 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="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Lebo-hamath (6 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/13-21.htm">Numbers 13:21</a></span><br />So they went up, and spied out the land from the wilderness of Zin to Rehob, to the entrance of Hamath.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/34-8.htm">Numbers 34:8</a></span><br />from Mount Hor you shall mark out to the entrance of Hamath; and the goings out of the border shall be at Zedad; <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/13-5.htm">Joshua 13:5</a></span><br />and the land of the Gebalites, and all Lebanon, toward the sunrising, from Baal-gad under mount Hermon unto the entrance of Hamath;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/3-3.htm">Judges 3:3</a></span><br />namely, the five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Zidonians, and the Hivites that dwelt in mount Lebanon, from mount Baal-hermon unto the entrance of Hamath.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/47-20.htm">Ezekiel 47:20</a></span><br />The west side shall be the great sea, from the south border as far as over against the entrance of Hamath. This is the west side.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1</a></span><br />Now these are the names of the tribes: From the north end, beside the way of Hethlon to the entrance of Hamath, Hazar Enan at the border of Damascus, northward beside Hamath, (and they shall have their sides east and west), Dan, one portion.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/lebo-hamath.htm">Lebo-hamath</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shiloh.htm">Shiloh (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/y/yearly.htm">Yearly (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lebo-hamath.htm">Lebo-hamath (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lebo'nah.htm">Lebo'nah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/frankincense.htm">Frankincense (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/en-tappuah.htm">En-tappuah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/entappuah.htm">Entappuah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/beth-el.htm">Beth-el (65 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/festival.htm">Festival (62 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bethel.htm">Bethel (67 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/north.htm">North (164 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/highway.htm">Highway (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/road.htm">Road (155 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rising.htm">Rising (162 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/south.htm">South (170 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shechem.htm">Shechem (61 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/l/lebo.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Lebo"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Lebo" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/l/lebonah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Lebonah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Lebonah" /></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>