חֶלְקַת הַצֻּרִים (chel.qat hats.tsu.rim)
chel.qat hats.tsu.rim
Helkath-hazzurim
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- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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Word Overview
The proper noun Helkath-hazzurim translates to "field of swords" or "field of daggers." It designates a specific location near the pool of Gibeon, recorded in only one verse of Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:16.
This site marks the setting for a violent encounter between the forces of Ishbosheth and those of David, led by Joab. The name reflects the nature of the combat that took place there, serving as a grim historical marker for the early conflicts within the divided kingdom.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Helkath-hazzurim, meaning "field of swords," comes from a single moment in 2 Samuel 2:16. It describes a brutal clash between two groups near Gibeon, where twelve men from each side fought until all twenty-four died. This place became a memorial to the cost of division and the pain of civil strife.
Seeing this ancient site reminds us that conflict often leaves deep scars. When people turn against one another, even those who are related or share a history can end up in tragedy. The Bible records this not to glorify violence, but to show the reality of sin's damage when unity is broken.
For your life today, this word points toward the peace that Christ brings. Where there was once a field of swords, God offers reconciliation. We are invited to seek wholeness and avoid the paths that lead to destruction, trusting in His power to heal what is broken.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Helkath1×
- Hazzurim1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חֶלְקַ֥ת1×
- הַצֻּרִ֖ים1×
Key Verses
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II Samuel 2:16
They each caught his opponent by the head and thrust his sword in his fellow’s side; so they fell down together. Therefore that place in Gibeon was called Helkath Hazzurim.
This verse explains that the place was named Helkath Hazzurim specifically because of the mutual destruction where each combatant fell with his opponent.