עָכוֹר
a.khor (H5911)
(Valley of) Achor
AI Word Study
Based on the data provided, the word "a.khor" (H5911), which translates to "(Valley of) Achor," refers to a specific geographical location in ancient Israel. This place is mentioned five times in the Bible. The word "a.khor" is directly tied to a place, likely a valley, as indicated by its inclusion in the semantic domain of Geography & Place. This suggests that the term is a proper noun, used to identify a particular area rather than a concept or idea. The frequency of its appearance in the Bible, with five occurrences, indicates that the Valley of Achor held some significance or played a notable role in Israel's history or theology. However, without further context or information, the exact nature of its significance remains unclear.
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Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the wedge of gold, his sons, his daughters, his cattle, his donkeys, his sheep, his tent, and all that he had; and they brought them up to the valley of Achor.
They raised over him a great heap of stones that remains to this day. Yahweh turned from the fierceness of his anger. Therefore the name of that place was called “The valley of Achor” to this day.
The border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that faces the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the river. The border passed along to the waters of En Shemesh, and ended at En Rogel.
Sharon will be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down in, for my people who have sought me.
I will give her vineyards from there, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope; and she will respond there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.