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from the army of Joab and that of Abner perished together, each slaying his fellow (2Sa 2:16). Some, following Septuagint, would read chelqath ha-tsodhim, "field of the crafty," i.e.
Where is Helkath-hazzurim in the Bible?
Helkath-hazzurim, meaning "Field of Swords," appears in 2 Samuel 2:16 as the location of a significant battle during the civil conflict between David's forces and those of Ish-bosheth, the rival king of Israel. This field was the site where Joab's army clashed with Abner's forces, resulting in a fierce confrontation in which soldiers from both sides were killed. The battle at Helkath-hazzurim marked a turning point in the struggle for control of Israel following King Saul's death, with Abner's defeat contributing to the eventual consolidation of David's power over the united kingdom. Though the exact modern location is uncertain, the name itself reflects the violent nature of the encounter that took place there.
Helkath-hazzurim
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)from the army of Joab and that of Abner perished together, each slaying his fellow (2Sa 2:16). Some, following Septuagint, would read chelqath ha-tsodhim, "field of the crafty," i.e. "of the ambush." Thenius suggested chelqath ha-tsarim, "field of the adversaries" (see also H. P. Smith, ICC, "Samuel," 271). Probably, however, the text as it stands is correct.
W. Ewing
hel-ki'-as (chilqiyah; Chelkias; the King James Version Chelcias):
(1) Father of Susanna (Susanna verses 2,29,63). According to tradition he was brother of Jeremiah, and he is identified with the priest who foun