Halhul

Halhul was a town allotted to the tribe of Judah, located in the hill country.

The name Halhul means “grief; looking for grief”

PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A location only mentioned at Joshua 15:58; only referred to as Halhul (חַלְחוּל).

Location

Certainty
Likely (88% of scholarship)
Coordinates
31.577° N, 35.107° E
Halhul
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Glossary entries

Halhul

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor,