חֲצַר סוּסִים (cha.tsar su.sim)
cha.tsar su.sim
Hazar-susim
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
Hazar-susim is a proper noun found only once in the Hebrew Bible, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:3. The name translates literally to "village of horses" or "enclosure of steeds," identifying it as a settlement within the territory allotted to the tribe of Simeon.
Its occurrence is limited to this single verse, which lists the descendants of Simeon. The specific meaning suggests a location known for horse breeding or military stables, reflecting the practical and economic realities of life in that region during the period described. As a place name, it serves primarily to anchor the tribal lineage in a tangible geography rather than carrying broader theological symbolism.
Translators typically render the name phonetically as Hazar-susim to preserve its identity as a specific historical location. The brevity of its scriptural appearance highlights how many ancient Israelite towns are remembered only through these brief genealogical mentions, preserving their names without further narrative detail.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Hazar-susim appears in a list of towns belonging to the tribe of Simeon. Its literal meaning, "village of horses," points to a place where livestock was kept or bred. This detail grounds the ancient Israelites in their daily reality, showing that their faith was lived out in ordinary settings like farms and settlements.
Genealogies often feel distant, but they remind us that God cares about specific places and people. Even a small town known for its horses is recorded in Scripture. This suggests that your own local context and daily work are part of a larger story that God remembers and values.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ in/ Hazar1×
- Susim1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- סוּסִ֔ים1×
- וּ/בַ/חֲצַ֣ר1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:31
at Beth Marcaboth, Hazar Susim, at Beth Biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities until David’s reign.
This verse lists Hazar-susim among the cities of Simeon, anchoring the tribe's identity to a specific geographic location known for horses.