Hukok
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Hukok is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the territorial boundaries of the tribes of Israel. It is referenced in the Book of Joshua, which details the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel following their exodus from Egypt and subsequent conquest of Canaan.

Biblical References:

1. Joshua 19:34 : "Then the border turned westward to Aznoth Tabor and went from there to Hukok; it touched Zebulun on the south, Asher on the west, and the Jordan on the east."

In this passage, Hukok is identified as part of the boundary of the tribe of Naphtali. The description of the borders highlights its geographical significance in delineating tribal territories. The mention of neighboring tribes such as Zebulun and Asher provides further context for its location.

Geographical Context:

Hukok is situated in the northern region of ancient Israel, within the territory allocated to the tribe of Naphtali. The precise location of Hukok has been a subject of scholarly debate, but it is generally believed to be in the vicinity of the Sea of Galilee, an area known for its fertile land and strategic importance.

Historical and Cultural Significance:

The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel was a fulfillment of God's promise to the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Each tribe's inheritance was significant not only for its immediate agricultural and economic benefits but also for its role in the unfolding narrative of Israel as God's chosen people. Hukok, as part of Naphtali's inheritance, contributed to the tribe's identity and heritage.

Archaeological Insights:

While specific archaeological evidence directly identifying Hukok is limited, the broader region has yielded numerous findings that illuminate the historical context of the biblical narrative. Excavations in the Galilee area have uncovered artifacts and structures from various periods, providing insight into the life and culture of the ancient Israelites.

Theological Implications:

The mention of Hukok in the Bible underscores the importance of land in the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The division of the land among the tribes was not merely a practical matter but a divine ordinance that reinforced the identity and unity of the nation under God's sovereignty. Each location, including Hukok, played a role in the larger tapestry of God's redemptive plan as revealed in Scripture.

In summary, Hukok serves as a testament to the historical and theological dimensions of the biblical narrative, reflecting the intricate relationship between the people of Israel and the land promised to them by God.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Hukok

a name which in (1 Chronicles 6:75) is erroneously used for HELKATH, which see.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
HUKOK

hu'-kok.

See HELKATH.

Strong's Hebrew
2352a. Chuqoq -- a city in Asher
... a city in Asher. Transliteration: Chuqoq Short Definition: Hukok. Word Origin from
the same as cheq Definition a city in Asher NASB Word Usage Hukok (1). ...
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2712. Chuqoq -- a place in Naphtali
... Hukkok, Hukok. Or (fully) Chuwqoq {khoo-koke'}; from chaqaq; appointed; Chukkok
or Chukok, a place in Palestine -- Hukkok, Hukok. see HEBREW chaqaq. ...
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Thesaurus
Hukok (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia HUKOK. hu'-kok. See HELKATH. Multi-Version
Concordance Hukok (2 Occurrences). Joshua 19:34 and ...
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Zeb'ulun (41 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:34 And the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor, and went out from thence
to Hukok; and it reached to Zebulun on the south, and reached to Asher on ...
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Helkath (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Smoothness, a town of Asher, on the east border (Joshua
19:25; 21:31); called also Hukok (1 Chronicles 6:75). Int. ...
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Rehob (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 6:75 and Hukok with its suburbs, and Rehob with its suburbs;
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Nehemiah ...
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Turns (80 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:34 And the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor, and went out from thence
to Hukok; and it reached to Zebulun on the south, and reached to Asher on ...
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Pasturelands (42 Occurrences)
... its suburbs; (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 6:75 and Hukok with its suburbs, and
Rehob with its suburbs; (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 6:76 and ...
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Outskirts (38 Occurrences)
... with its outskirts, (BBE). 1 Chronicles 6:75 And Hukok with its outskirts,
and Rehob with its outskirts; (BBE). 1 Chronicles 6:76 ...
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Suburbs (75 Occurrences)
... DBY WBS YLT). 1 Chronicles 6:75 and Hukok with its suburbs, and Rehob with
its suburbs; (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). 1 Chronicles 6:76 ...
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Pasture (120 Occurrences)
... suburbs, (See NAS RSV). 1 Chronicles 6:75 and Hukok with its suburbs, and
Rehob with its suburbs; (See NAS RSV NIV). 1 Chronicles 6:76 ...
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Hukkok (1 Occurrence)

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Hukok (2 Occurrences)

Joshua 19:34
and the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor, and went out from thence to Hukkok; and it reached to Zebulun on the south, and reached to Asher on the west, and to Judah at the Jordan toward the sunrising.
(See JPS)

1 Chronicles 6:75
and Hukok with its suburbs, and Rehob with its suburbs;
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

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