Lexicon Chelqath Hatstsurim: "Field of the Sharp Rocks" or "Plot of the Rocks" Original Word: חֶלְקַת הַצֻּרִים Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Helkath-hazzurim From Chelqath and the plural of tsuwr, with the article inserted; smoothness of the rocks; Chelkath Hats-tsurim, a place in Palestine -- Helkath-hazzurim. see HEBREW Chelqath see HEBREW tsuwr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Chelqath and the pl. of tsur Definition a place near the pool of Gibeon NASB Translation Helkath-hazzurim (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶלְקַת הַצֻּרִים proper name, of a location a place near pool of Gibeon where Ishbosheth's men were killed by David's men under Joab 2 Samuel 2:16, ᵐ5 Μέρις τῶν ἐπιβούλων; on meaning of name see I. חֶלְקָה above Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from חֶלְקָה (cheleq, meaning "portion" or "field") and צוּר (tsur, meaning "rock" or "stone").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for this specific Hebrew proper noun, as it is a unique geographical name found in the Old Testament. Usage: This proper noun is used in the context of a specific location mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly in the narrative of a battle between the forces of David and those of Ish-bosheth, the son of Saul. Context: Chelkath Hats-tsurim is a geographical location referenced in the biblical account of the conflict between the forces of David, led by Joab, and the forces of Ish-bosheth, led by Abner. This site is mentioned in 2 Samuel 2:16, where it is described as the place where twelve men from each side engaged in combat, resulting in a deadly stalemate. The name "Chelkath Hats-tsurim" translates to "Field of the sharp blades" or "Field of the rocks," which may indicate the nature of the terrain or the outcome of the battle, where each combatant seized his opponent by the head and thrust his sword into his opponent's side, resulting in all of them falling together. This event led to the place being called by this name, symbolizing the fierce and deadly nature of the encounter. The location is significant as it marks a pivotal moment in the struggle for power following the death of King Saul, highlighting the intense rivalry and the eventual rise of David as the king of Israel. Forms and Transliterations הַצֻּרִ֖ים הצרים haṣ·ṣu·rîm haṣṣurîm hatztzuRimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 2:16 HEB: הַה֔וּא חֶלְקַ֥ת הַצֻּרִ֖ים אֲשֶׁ֥ר בְּגִבְעֽוֹן׃ NAS: was called Helkath-hazzurim, which KJV: was called Helkathhazzurim, which [is] in Gibeon. INT: place he Helkath-hazzurim which Gibeon 1 Occurrence |
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