Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Hazeroth" is derived from the Hebrew word "חֲצֵרוֹת" (Hazerot), which means "villages" or "enclosures." This name reflects the nature of the location as a place of encampment or settlement.

Biblical References:
Hazeroth is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Numbers. It is one of the stations where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt.

1. Numbers 11:35 : "From Kibroth-hattaavah the people moved on to Hazeroth, where they remained for some time."
2. Numbers 12:16 : "After that, the people set out from Hazeroth and camped in the Wilderness of Paran."

Historical and Geographical Context:
Hazeroth is situated in the Sinai Peninsula, although its exact location remains uncertain. It is traditionally identified with the modern site of Ain el-Hudhera, located northeast of the Gulf of Aqaba. The region is characterized by its arid desert landscape, which would have posed significant challenges to the Israelites during their journey.

Significant Events at Hazeroth:
Hazeroth is notably the site of a significant event involving Moses, Aaron, and Miriam:

· Miriam and Aaron's Opposition to Moses: In Numbers 12, Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of his Cushite wife and questioned his unique role as God's chosen leader. The Lord responded by affirming Moses' special status and punishing Miriam with leprosy. This incident underscores the importance of recognizing and respecting divinely appointed leadership. Miriam's leprosy lasted seven days, during which the Israelites did not move from Hazeroth.

Theological Implications:
The events at Hazeroth highlight themes of leadership, authority, and divine justice. The narrative emphasizes the importance of humility and obedience to God's chosen leaders. It also serves as a reminder of God's direct involvement in the affairs of His people and His willingness to defend His appointed servants.

Cultural and Religious Significance:
Hazeroth serves as a backdrop for a lesson in faith and obedience. The Israelites' journey through the wilderness, including their time at Hazeroth, is a period of testing and growth. The incident with Miriam and Aaron illustrates the consequences of challenging God's order and the need for unity and submission within the community of believers.

Archaeological Insights:
While no definitive archaeological evidence has been found to pinpoint the exact location of Hazeroth, the general area aligns with the traditional route of the Exodus. The lack of concrete evidence is not uncommon for nomadic encampments, which often leave minimal traces.

Conclusion:
Hazeroth remains an important location in the biblical narrative of the Exodus, serving as a setting for key lessons in leadership and obedience. Its mention in the Scriptures provides insight into the challenges faced by the Israelites and the divine guidance that accompanied them on their journey to the Promised Land.Hazeroth

villages; palaces

Hazeroth

(villages), (Numbers 11:35; 12:16; 33:17; 1:1) a station of the Israelites in the desert, and perhaps recognizable in the Arabic Ain Hudhera , forty miles northeast of Sinai.

Hazeroth

A station of the Israelites, about five days' journey from mount Sinai, Numbers 11:35. Here they remained a week or more, Numbers 12:1 16; and their next station recorded was near Kades-barnea, on the borders of Canaan, Numbers 12:16 13:26 De 1:19-21.

Fenced enclosures consisting of "a low wall of stones in which thick bundles of thorny acacia are inserted, the tangled branches and long needle-like spikes forming a perfectly impenetrable hedge around the encampment" of tents and cattle which they sheltered. Such like enclosures abound in the wilderness of Paran, which the Israelites entered after leaving Sinai (Numbers 11:35; 12:16; 33:17, 18). This third encampment of the Israelites has been identified with the modern `Ain el-Hudhera, some 40 miles north-east of Sinai. Here Miriam (q.v.), being displeased that Moses had married a Cushite wife (Numbers 12:1), induced Aaron to join with her in rebelling against Moses. God vindicated the authority of his "servant Moses," and Miriam was smitten with leprosy. Moses interceded for her, and she was healed (Numbers 12:4-16). From this encampment the Israelites marched northward across the plateau of et-Tih, and at length reached KADESH. HAZEROTH

ha-ze'-roth, haz'-er-oth (chatseroth, "enclosures"): A camp of the Israelites, the 3rd from Sinai (Numbers 11:35; Numbers 12:16; Numbers 33:17 Deuteronomy 1:1). It is identified with `Ain Chadrah ("spring of the enclosure"), 30 miles Northeast of Jebel Musa, on the way to the 'Arabah.

See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.

2698. Chatseroth -- a place in the wilderness
... a place in the wilderness. Transliteration: Chatseroth Phonetic Spelling:
(khats-ay-roth') Short Definition: Hazeroth. Word Origin pl. ... Hazeroth. ...
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Moses Removed from Mount Sinai, and Conducted the People to the ...
... he rose up, and went from Mount Sinai; and, having passed through several mansions,
of which we will speak he came to a place called Hazeroth, where the ...
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Here Next Followeth the History of Moses
... and many died and were buried there. And then from thence they went into
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Hazeroth (5 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HAZEROTH. ha ... See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.
Multi-Version Concordance Hazeroth (5 Occurrences). Numbers ...
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Haze'roth (5 Occurrences)
Haze'roth. Hazeroth, Haze'roth. Hazezontamar . ... Numbers 11:35 From Kibroth-hattaavah
the people journeyed unto Hazeroth; and they abode at Hazeroth. (See RSV ...
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Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences)
... From this encampment they journeyed in a north-eastern direction to Hazeroth. ... Numbers
33:17 And they departed from Kibrothhattaavah, and encamped at Hazeroth. ...
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Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences)
... Psalm 78:30, 31)., Rawlinson's Moses, p. 175. From this encampment they journeyed
in a north-eastern direction to Hazeroth. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Kib'roth-hatta'avah (5 Occurrences)
... lusted. (See RSV). Numbers 11:35 From Kibroth-hattaavah the people journeyed
unto Hazeroth; and they abode at Hazeroth. (See RSV). ...
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Kibroth (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Numbers 11:35 From Kibroth Hattaavah
the people traveled to Hazeroth; and they stayed at Hazeroth. ...
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Hattaavah (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Numbers 11:35 From Kibroth Hattaavah
the people traveled to Hazeroth; and they stayed at Hazeroth. ...
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Traveled (104 Occurrences)
... them. (See NIV). Numbers 11:35 From Kibroth Hattaavah the people traveled
to Hazeroth; and they stayed at Hazeroth. (WEB NIV). Numbers ...
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Pitched (101 Occurrences)
... journeys. (See NAS). Numbers 12:16 And afterward the people removed from
Hazeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran. (KJV JPS). ...
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Camped (100 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV). Numbers 12:16 Afterward the people traveled
from Hazeroth, and encamped in the wilderness of Paran. ...
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