Hazazon-tamar is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, notable for its historical and geographical significance. The name "Hazazon-tamar" translates to "pruning of the palm" or "enclosure of the palm," indicating a place abundant with palm trees. This site is identified with the oasis of En-gedi, situated near the western shore of the Dead Sea.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 14:7 · Hazazon-tamar is first mentioned in the context of the military campaign of the four kings led by Chedorlaomer. The verse states: "Then they turned back to En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who were living in Hazazon-tamar." This passage highlights the strategic importance of Hazazon-tamar as a settlement of the Amorites during the patriarchal period.

2. 2 Chronicles 20:2 · The location is also referenced during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. The verse reads: "Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, 'A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar' (that is, En-gedi)." This account underscores Hazazon-tamar's role as a staging ground for military incursions, emphasizing its strategic position near the Dead Sea.

Historical and Geographical Context:

Hazazon-tamar, identified with En-gedi, is situated in a region characterized by its rugged terrain and natural fortifications. The area is known for its lush vegetation, particularly palm trees, which provided sustenance and resources for its inhabitants. The oasis of En-gedi, with its perennial springs, offered a vital water source in the arid Judean wilderness, making it an attractive location for settlement and refuge.

Throughout biblical history, Hazazon-tamar served as a significant landmark due to its proximity to major trade routes and its defensible position. Its mention in the context of military campaigns and territorial conquests highlights its importance in the geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East.

Cultural and Theological Significance:

From a theological perspective, Hazazon-tamar's inclusion in the biblical narrative serves as a testament to God's providence and protection over His people. The accounts involving Hazazon-tamar illustrate the recurring theme of divine intervention in the affairs of nations and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs and the nation of Israel.

In the broader biblical narrative, Hazazon-tamar stands as a symbol of God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through the history of His chosen people. Its strategic and fertile location serves as a reminder of the blessings and challenges faced by the Israelites as they navigated the complexities of life in the Promised Land.HAZAZON-TAMAR

haz'-a-zan-ta'-mar (chatsatson tamar; the King James Version Hazezon Tamar): "Hazazon of the palm trees," mentioned (Genesis 14:7) as a place of the Amorites, conquered, together with En-mishpat and the country of the Amalekites, by Chedorlaomer; in 2 Chronicles 20:2 it is identified with EN-GEDI (which see); and if so, it must have been its older name. If this identification be accepted, then Hazazon may survive in the name Wady Husasah, Northwest of `Ain Jidy. Another suggestion, which certainly meets the needs of the narrative better, is that Hazazon-tamar is the Thamara of Eusebius, Onomasticon (85 3; 210 86), the Thamaro, of Ptol. xvi0.3. The ruin Kurnub, 20 miles West-Southwest of the South end of the Dead Sea-on the road from Hebron to Elath-is supposed to mark this site.

E. W. G. Masterman

2688. Chatsatson Tamar -- a place on the W. side of the Dead Sea
... the W. side of the Dead Sea. Transliteration: Chatsatson Tamar or Chatsatson Tamar
Phonetic Spelling: (khats-ets-one' taw-mawr') Short Definition: Hazazon-tamar ...
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Chapter xiv
... And they returned and came to En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh) and smote all the field
of the Amalekites and also the Amorites that were dwelling in Hazazon Tamar. ...
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Jehoshaphat
... with the startling word, "There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond
the sea on this side Syria: and, behold, they be in Hazazon-tamar, which is ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 15 jehoshaphat.htm

The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt
... Seir as far as El-Paran; then retracing his footsteps, he entered the country of
the Amalekites by way of En-mishpat, and pillaged the Amorites of Hazazon-Tamar ...
/.../chapter ithe first chaldaean empire.htm

Hazazontamar (1 Occurrence)
... Another suggestion, which certainly meets the needs of the narrative better, is
that Hazazon-tamar is the Thamara of Eusebius ...Hazazontamar (1 Occurrence). ...
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Hazazon-tamar (2 Occurrences)
Hazazon-tamar. Hazazontamar, Hazazon-tamar. Haz'azon-ta'mar . Int. ... (ASV BBE
DBY JPS WBS NAS). Hazazontamar, Hazazon-tamar. Haz'azon-ta'mar . Reference
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Haz'azon-ta'mar (2 Occurrences)
Haz'azon-ta'mar. Hazazon-tamar, Haz'azon-ta'mar. Hazel . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(See RSV). Hazazon-tamar, Haz'azon-ta'mar. Hazel . Reference Bible.
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Hazazon (2 Occurrences)
... 7 They returned, and came to En Mishpat (the same is Kadesh), and struck all the
country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that lived in HazazonTamar. ...
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En-gedi (6 Occurrences)
... According to 2 Chronicles 20:2 it is the same as Hazazon-tamar, mentioned in Genesis
14:7 as occupied by the Amorites and as having been attacked by ...
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Engedi (6 Occurrences)
... According to 2 Chronicles 20:2 it is the same as Hazazon-tamar, mentioned in Genesis ...
the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which is ...
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Tamar (28 Occurrences)
... Sea. "Hazazon-tamar (the same is En-gedi)" (2 Chronicles 20:2) is of course
out of the question, being much too far to the North. ...
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En (19 Occurrences)
... 7 They returned, and came to En Mishpat (the same is Kadesh), and struck all the
country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that lived in HazazonTamar. ...
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Hazezon-tamar (2 Occurrences)
... Pruning of the palm, the original name of the place afterwards called ENGEDI (qv),
Genesis 14:7; called also HAZAZON-TAMAR (2 Chronicles 20:2). Int. ...
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Hazezontamar (1 Occurrence)
... Pruning of the palm, the original name of the place afterwards called ENGEDI (qv),
Genesis 14:7; called also HAZAZON-TAMAR (2 Chronicles 20:2). Int. ...
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