Hammath, also known as Hammoth-dor or Hammon, was a fortified city in Naphtali allotted to the Levites (Joshua 19:35; 21:32; 19:28; 1Ch.6.76).
Also known as Hammoth-dor · Hammoth Dor · Hammon
Hammath, also referred to as Hammoth-dor or Hammon, was a city located in the territory of Naphtali, one of the northern tribes of Israel. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua as one of the fortified cities in Naphtali (Joshua 19:35) and as a city given to the Levites from the tribe of Naphtali (Joshua 21:32; 1Ch.6.76). The Levites were the priestly tribe of Israel, and they were allocated cities throughout the land to fulfill their religious duties and serve the people.
The exact location of Hammath is not specified in the Bible, but it is believed to be situated in the Upper Galilee region, near the Sea of Galilee. Some scholars identify it with the modern-day site of Hammat Tiberias, known for its hot springs, located south of Tiberias on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Apart from its mention in the lists of cities and Levitical towns, no further details about Hammath's history, size, or significance are provided in the Bible. Its inclusion in these lists, however, indicates that it was a city of some importance during the time of the Israelite settlement in the Promised Land.
Approximate location: 33.126, 35.165 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
(warm springs), one of the fortified cities in the territory allotted to Naphtali. (Joshua 19:35) It was near Tiberias, one mile distant, and had its name Chammath, “hot baths,” because it contained those of Tiberias. In the list of Levitical cities given out of Naphtali, (Joshua 21:32) the name of this place seems to be given as HAMMOTH-DOR.
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4 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2575
It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon.
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,
And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan—three cities, together with their pasturelands.
And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands.
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