Hazar Susah
חֲצַר סוּסָה
“Village of the horse/mare”
Summary
A city in the territory of Simeon, meaning 'village of the horse' or 'mare,' possibly a horse-breeding center. Also called Hazar-susim.
☩Location
Hazar-susah (Joshua 19:5) or Hazar-susim (1 Chronicles 4:31) was assigned to Simeon, mentioned between Beth-marcaboth ('house of chariots') and Beth-lebaoth. The name suggests a center for horses, and its proximity to Beth-marcaboth (chariots) may indicate a military or commercial hub for horse-and-chariot operations. Schwarz identified it with Sansannah (Joshua 15:31) in Judah's southern territory.
Related Verses1 mention
Joshua· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Hazar Susah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).