Hazar-susah was a town in the Negev region, allotted to the tribe of Simeon during the division of the Promised Land (Josh 19:5).
Also known as Hazar Susah
Hazar-susah, meaning "village of horses," was a town located in the Negev, the southern region of the Promised Land. It was part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Simeon within the inheritance of Judah (Josh 19:5). No further details about Hazar-susah are provided in the Bible, and its exact location remains unknown. The name suggests that the town may have been known for its horses or horse-related activities.
Approximate location: 31.392, 34.941 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Village of the horse, the same as Sansannah, one of Solomon’s “chariot cities” (Josh. 15:31; 2 Chr. 1:14), a depot in the south border of Judah.
or susim, the hay-paunch of a horse
HA'ZAR-SU'SAH, and HA'ZAR-SU'SIM (village of horses), a city of Simeon, in the southern border of Judah. Josh 19:5; 1 Chr 4:31. Wilton believes it was in Wady es-Sauiek, near Gaza, but Conder proposes Beit Susia, south of Beit Jibrin.
HA'ZAR-SU'SAH, and HA'ZAR-SU'SIM (village of horses), a city of Simeon, in the southern border of Judah. Josh 19:5; 1 Chr 4:31. Wilton believes it was in Wady es-Sauiek, near Gaza, but Conder proposes Beit Susia, south of Beit Jibrin.
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Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah,
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