Hadrach (Hebrew: חַדְרָךְ) is a Biblical name, denoting a place, a king or a deity revered on the boundaries of Damascus. It is only mentioned once in the bible: Zechariah 9:1. It is generally thought to have been North of Lebanon.
According to George L. Klein, Hadrach has been identified with the Assyrian place-name Hatarikka, or Aramean Hazrik, (the capital of Luhuti) possibly located at Tell Afis.
See also
References
- The Illustrated Bible Dictionary page 598 ISBN 978-0-8308-1460-2
- Klein, George A. (2008). Zechariah. The New American Commentary. Vol. 21B. p. 260.
- Pritchard, James B. (ed.). Ancient Near Eastern Texts Relating to the Old Testament. pp. 282–283.
Sources
Singer, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "HADRACH". The Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls.- s:Encyclopaedia Biblica/Gothoniel-Haggi#HADRACH