Hazor
Overview
- Type: City
- Testament: Old
- Modern Location: Tell el-Qedah / Tel Hazor in northern Israel
Biblical Significance
Hazor is the leading northern city in Joshua’s campaign and later reappears as an oppressor in Judges.
Key Events
- Northern Campaign — Jabin gathers northern kings against Israel
Key People Associated
- Jabin — King of Hazor
- Joshua (Son of Nun) — Burns the city in the conquest
Important Verses
“And Joshua at that time turned back, and took Hazor, and smote the king thereof…” — Joshua 11:10
Cross-References
Notes
Hazor’s recurrence in Judges shows that conquest victories still required generational faithfulness.