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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Hezron

Hezron [N] [H] [S]

enclosed.

  • One of the sons of Reuben ( Genesis 46:9 ; Exodus 6:14 ).
  • The older of the two sons of Pharez ( Genesis 46:12 ).
  • A plain in the south of Judah, west of Kadesh-barnea ( Joshua 15:3 ).

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Hezron". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

    • Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary - Hezron

    Hezron [N] [E] [S]

    the dart of joy; the division of the song
    Hitchcock's Dictionary of Bible Names. Public Domain. Copy freely.
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    [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
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    Bibliography Information

    Hitchcock, Roswell D. "Entry for 'Hezron'". "An Interpreting Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names". . New York, N.Y., 1869.

    Smith's Bible Dictionary - Hezron

    Hezron [N] [E] [H]

    (surrounded by a wall ).

    1. A son of Reuben. ( Genesis 46:9 ; Exodus 6:14 )
    2. A son of Pharez. ( Genesis 46:12 ; Ruth 4:18 )
    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    Bibliography Information

    Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Hezron'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.

    International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Hezron (1)

    HEZRON (1)

    hez'-ron (chetsron, and chetsron; Septuagint Asron):

    (1) A son of Reuben (Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14), and head of the family of the Hezronites (Numbers 26:6).

    (2) A son of Perez, and grandson of Judah (Genesis 46:12; Numbers 26:21; 1 Chronicles 2:5,9,18,21,24,25; 4:1), a direct ancestor of David (Ruth 4:18). He appears also in the genealogy of our Lord (Esrom) (Matthew 1:3; Luke 3:33).

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    Bibliography Information
    Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'HEZRON (1)'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.  

    International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Hezron (2)

    HEZRON (2)

    (chetsron, "enclosure"):

    On the South boundary of Judah between "Kadesh-barnea" and "Addar" (Joshua 15:3); in the parallel passage (Numbers 34:4) "Hazar-addar." The two places may have been near together. Conder suggests that the name survives in Jebel Hadhireh, a mountain Northwest of Petra in the Tih.

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    These files are public domain.

    Bibliography Information
    Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'HEZRON (2)'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.