The Bible Reader's Map.Author: Rawson, A.L. - Publisher: H.H. Lloyd & Co. - Date: 1873 · 1873

Halhul

חַלְחוּל/HAL-hool/

“Possibly full of hollows or trembling”

Summary

Halhul was a town in the highland district of Judah north of Hebron, still known by the same name today.

☩Location

Halhul was located in the mountain region of Judah, mentioned with Beth-zur and Gedor among towns north of Hebron. The site is identified with modern Hulhul, a prominent hill about four miles north of Hebron. Jerome in the 4th century noted its existence as a small village called Alta near Hebron. The hill is quite conspicuous, half a mile to the left of the road from Jerusalem to Hebron, with the village at its eastern foot.

Key verses:Joshua 15:58

☩Later Tradition

According to Jewish tradition recorded by medieval travelers, Halhul was the burial place of Gad, David's seer. A ruined mosque called "Nebi Yunas" (Prophet Jonah) stands on the site. The surrounding area remains well cultivated to this day.

Key verses:2 Samuel 24:11

Related Verses1 mention

Joshua· 1 verse

15:58

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Halhul," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Halhul," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
3.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Halhul," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).