Hamath, Hamathites, Lebo Hamath

Definition

Hamath was an important city in northern Syria, north of the land of Canaan. The Hamathites were descendants of Noah’s son Canaan.

• The name “Lebo Hamath” probably refers to a mountain pass near the city of Hamath.
• Some versions translate “Lebo Hamath” as “entrance to Hamath.”
• King David defeated enemies of King Tou of Hamath, causing them to be on good terms.
• Hamath was one of Solomon’s storehouse cities where provisions were kept.
• The land of Hamath was where King Zedekiah was killed by King Nebuchadnezzar and where King Jehoahaz was captured by an Egyptian pharaoh.
• The term “Hamathite” could also be translated as “person from Hamath.”

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(See also: Babylon, Canaan, Nebuchadnezzar, Syria, Zedekiah)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 18:3-4
• 2 Samuel 8:9
• Amos 6:1-2
• Ezekiel 47:15-17

Word Data

• Strong’s: H2574, H2577