Hamath; Hemath

“Hamath” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(fortress). Chief city of upper Syria (Gen. 10:18; Num. 34:8). Became part of Solomon’s kingdom (1 Kings 8:65; 2 Chron. 8:3-4). Now Harrah.

“Hemath” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(heat). Person or place (1 Chron. 2:55). Hamath (1 Chron. 13:5; Amos 6:14).

“Hamath, Hemath” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

District and a noted city in the north of Syria. We read of the HAMATHITE as early as Genesis 10:18. The district lay north of the Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon, but perhaps extended southward, as the northern border of Israel is spoken of as “the entering in of Hamath” (1 Kings 8:65). Toi, king of Hamath, sent to congratulate David on his victory over Hadadezer. It was more than a hundred miles farther north than Dan, but it became tributary to Solomon and he built store cities there (2 Chron. 8:4). On the death of Solomon it appears to have gained its independence, for it was recovered by Jeroboam II (2 Kings 14:28). It afterward fell into the hands of the Assyrians (Jer. 52:9,27).
Antiochus Epiphanes changed its name to Epiphaneia, which name appears on some maps. It is now called Hamah. The river Orontes runs through the city. It is so far removed from the path of ordinary travelers (35° 12' N, 36° 38' E) that it retains its ancient customs and pride, along with its poverty and fanaticism. The district is mentioned in the future division of the land (Ezek. 47:16-17,20; Ezek. 48:1; Amos 6:14; Zech. 9:2). In Amos 6:2 it is called HAMATH THE GREAT.

“Hemath” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

One called “the father of the house of Rechab” (1 Chron. 2:55). See also HAMATH.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
Chamath
Phonic:
kham-awth’
Meaning:
from the same as 2346; walled; Chamath, a place in Syria
KJV Usage:
Hamath, Hemath

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

enclosure of wrath Ha’math ite, gentilic of Haman

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

A garrison; a wall:―place in Syria [HAMATH], 1 Chron. 2:55. {Praesidium}