Horam הֹרָם
King of Gezer, defeated by Joshua.
Who is Horam in the Bible?
Horam was the king of Gezer, a Canaanite city, during Joshua's conquest of the Promised Land (Joshua 10:33). When the Israelites attacked the city of Lachish, Horam marched out with his army to provide military support to the besieged city. Joshua and the Israelites defeated Horam and his forces decisively, leaving no survivors. This victory over Horam and the subsequent capture of Gezer were part of Joshua's broader campaign to conquer the southern Canaanite cities and fulfilled God's promise to give the land to Israel. Though mentioned only briefly in scripture, Horam's defeat exemplifies the power of God working through the Israelites to establish them in their inheritance.
Biography
Horam was the king of Gezer, a Canaanite city, during the time of Joshua's conquest of the Promised Land. He is mentioned briefly in Jos.10.33.
When the Israelites, led by Joshua, were attacking the city of Lachish, Horam came with his army to help defend the city. However, Joshua and the Israelites defeated Horam and his people, striking them down and leaving no survivors.
The defeat of Horam and the capture of Gezer were part of Joshua's campaign to conquer the southern cities of Canaan. The victory over Gezer and its king demonstrated the power of God fighting on behalf of the Israelites and the fulfillment of His promise to give them the land.
The brief mention of Horam in the Bible serves to highlight the Israelites' success in conquering the Canaanite cities and the faithfulness of God in helping them achieve their goal of settling in the Promised Land.
In Scripture
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- Joshua 10:33
"At that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | הֹרָם |