Definition and Meaning:
Hazer, in the biblical context, refers to a settlement or group of settlements mentioned in the Old Testament. The term "Hazer" is derived from the Hebrew word "חֲצֵר" (ḥaṣēr), meaning "village" or "enclosure." It is often used to describe a place that is fortified or enclosed, typically a settlement with some form of protective barrier.

Biblical References:
Hazer is mentioned in several passages throughout the Old Testament, often in the context of Israel's wilderness wanderings and conquests. The term is used to describe various locations, each with its own historical and geographical significance.

1. Numbers 11:35 : "From Kibroth-hattaavah the people traveled to Hazeroth, where they stayed for some time." Hazeroth is one of the encampments of the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. It is noted as a place where the Israelites stayed after leaving Kibroth-hattaavah.

2. Deuteronomy 2:23 : "And as for the Avvites who lived in villages as far as Gaza, the Caphtorites who came from Crete destroyed them and settled in their place." Here, the term "villages" is translated from the Hebrew "ḥaṣēr," indicating settlements that were overtaken by the Caphtorites.

3. Joshua 19:36 : "Adamah, Ramah, Hazor," In the allotment of land to the tribe of Naphtali, Hazor is listed among the fortified cities. Hazor was a significant Canaanite city that played a crucial role in the conquest narratives.

4. 1 Kings 9:15 : "This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon conscripted to build the LORD’s house, his own palace, the supporting terraces, the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer." Hazor is mentioned as one of the cities fortified by King Solomon, indicating its strategic importance.

Historical and Archaeological Significance:
Hazer, particularly Hazor, holds significant archaeological interest. Hazor was one of the largest and most important cities in ancient Canaan, strategically located on the route connecting Egypt and Mesopotamia. Excavations at Hazor have revealed a wealth of information about Canaanite and Israelite culture, including evidence of destruction layers that align with biblical accounts of conquest.

Theological Implications:
The references to Hazer and its associated locations underscore themes of divine guidance and provision during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. The conquest and settlement of these areas reflect the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding the land of Canaan. The fortification and rebuilding efforts by figures like Solomon highlight the establishment of Israel as a nation under God's covenant.

Cultural Context:
In the ancient Near East, settlements like Hazer were vital for trade, defense, and agriculture. The mention of such places in the biblical narrative provides insight into the socio-political landscape of the time, illustrating the challenges and triumphs faced by the Israelites as they established themselves in the land promised to them by God.Hazer

topographically, seems generally employed for the villages of people. As a proper name it appears in the Authorized Version --

1. In the plural, HAZERIM and HAZEBOTH, for which see below.
2. In the slightly different form of HAZOR.
3. In composition with other words:
4. HAZAR-ADDAR (village of Addar), a place named as one of the landmarks on the southern boundary of the land promised to Israel. (Numbers 34:4) ADAR (Joshua 15:3)
5. HAZAR-ENAN (village of fountains), the place at which the northern boundary of the land promised to the children of Israel was to terminate. (Numbers 34:9,10) comp. Ezek 47:17; 48:1
6. HAZAB GADDAH (village of fortune), one of the towns in the southern district of Judah, (Joshua 15:27) named between Moladah and Heshmon.
7. HAZAR-SHUAL (village of jackals), a town in the southern district of Judah, lying between Hazar-gaddah and Beersheba. (Joshua 15:28; 19:3; 1 Chronicles 4:28)
8. HAZAR-SUSAH (village of horses), one of the "cities" allotted to Simeon in the extreme south of the territory of Judah. (Joshua 19:5)

2694. Chatser Hattikon -- a place near the border of Hauran
... a place near the border of Hauran. Transliteration: Chatser Hattikon Phonetic Spelling:
(khats-ar' hat-tee-kone') Short Definition: Hazer-hatticon. ...
/hebrew/2694.htm - 6kHazer (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hazer (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 47:16 Hamath, Berothah,
Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus ...
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Hazer-hatticon (1 Occurrence)
Hazer-hatticon. Hazerhatticon, Hazer-hatticon. Hazerim . Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia HAZER-HATTICON; HAZARHATTICON. ha'-zer-hat'-i-kon. ...
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Hazerhatticon
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia HAZER-HATTICON;
HAZARHATTICON. ha'-zer-hat'-i-kon. See HAZAR. ...
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Berothah (1 Occurrence)
... Ezekiel 47:16 Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus
and the border of Hamath; Hazer Hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. ...
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Sibraim (1 Occurrence)
... Ezekiel 47:16 Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus
and the border of Hamath; Hazer Hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. ...
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Hazerim (1 Occurrence)

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Hauran (2 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 47:16 Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus
and the border of Hamath; Hazer Hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. ...
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Hatticon (1 Occurrence)
... Ezekiel 47:16 Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus
and the border of Hamath; Hazer Hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran. ...
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Hazelelponi (1 Occurrence)

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Hazar (12 Occurrences)
... 4. Hazar-hatticon: Hazar-hatticon (the Revised Version (British and American)
HAZER-HATTICON; Hebrew chatser ha-tikhon, "the middle village"), a place named on ...
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