Harod was a spring near the hill of Moreh, where Gideon gathered his army before battling the Midianites (Judges 7:1).
Also known as Harodite · Harorite
Harod, also known as the Spring of Harod or the Well of Harod, was a significant water source mentioned in the Bible, particularly in the story of Gideon. In Judges 7:1, it is recorded that Gideon and his army camped beside the spring of Harod, while the Midianites were north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh. It was at this location that God instructed Gideon to reduce his army from 32,000 men to a mere 300, based on how they drank water from the spring (Judges 7:4-7). This event demonstrated God's power to deliver Israel from their enemies, even with a small force. The exact location of the Spring of Harod is not certain, but it is believed to be in the Jezreel Valley, near the ancient city of Jezreel. The spring is also mentioned in connection with two of David's mighty men, Shammah the Harodite (2Sa.23.25) and Elika the Harodite (1Ch.11.27), indicating that it may have been a place of origin or residence for some of David's warriors. The Spring of Harod played a crucial role in Gideon's victory over the Midianites and serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and power to deliver His people.
Approximate location: 32.550, 35.356 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Palpitation, a fountain near which Gideon and his army encamped on the morning of the day when they encountered and routed the Midianites (Judg. 7). It was south of the hill Moreh. The present ‘Ain Jalud (“Goliath’s Fountain”), south of Jezreel and nearly opposite Shunem, is probably the fountain here referred to (7:4, 5).
(fear), The well of, a spring by which Gideon and his great army encamped on the morning of the day which ended in the rout of the Midianites. (Judges 7:1) and where the trial of the people by their mode of drinking apparently took place. The Ain Jalud is very suitable to the circumstances, as being at present the largest spring in the neighborhood.
HA'ROD (trembling), a well or spring by which Gideon and his army encamped before the battle with the Midianites, and apparently where the Lord caused to be applied the test of the warriors by their mode of drinking. Jud 7:1. Saul may have encamped there. 1 Sam 28:4; 1 Sam 29:1. Stanley located it at 'Ain Jalud, a spring 2 miles south-east of Jezreel; Conder at 'Ain Jendin, a copious spring from a rock, 3 miles west of Scythopolis (Beisdn). The name Jendin means "Two companies."
HA'ROD (trembling), a well or spring by which Gideon and his army encamped before the battle with the Midianites, and apparently where the Lord caused to be applied the test of the warriors by their mode of drinking. Jud 7:1. Saul may have encamped there. 1 Sam 28:4; 1 Sam 29:1. Stanley located it at 'Ain Jalud, a spring 2 miles south-east of Jezreel; Conder at 'Ain Jendin, a copious spring from a rock, 3 miles west of Scythopolis (Beisdn). The name Jendin means "Two companies."
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3 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5878
Early in the morning Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the men with him camped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh.
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,
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