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Helkathhazzurim

(field of rock), a smooth piece of ground, apparently close to the pool of Gibeon, where the combat took place between the two parties of Joab’s men and Abner’s men which ended in the death of the whole of the combatants, and brought on a general battle. (2 Samuel 2:16)

In the Bible

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Verses where Helkathhazzurim is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 2 Samuel 2:16

    Then each man grabbed his opponent by the head and thrust his sword into his opponent’s side, and they all fell together. So this place, which is in Gibeon, is called Helkath-hazzurim.

Scripture on Helkathhazzurim

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Helkathhazzurim references

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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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