Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Hadadrimmon" is believed to be a compound of two names: "Hadad," a storm and rain god worshiped in ancient Syria, and "Rimmon," another deity associated with storms. The combination of these names suggests a place or deity associated with storm gods, reflecting the syncretism common in the ancient Near East.

Biblical References:
Hadadrimmon is mentioned in the Bible in the context of mourning. The primary reference is found in Zechariah 12:11: "On that day the weeping in Jerusalem will be as great as the weeping of Hadadrimmon in the plain of Megiddo." This verse alludes to a significant event of mourning, comparable to the lamentation at Hadadrimmon.

Historical and Cultural Context:
The location of Hadadrimmon is traditionally identified with a site near Megiddo, a city of strategic importance in ancient Israel. The "plain of Megiddo" is historically significant as a battleground, most notably in the battle where King Josiah of Judah was killed by Pharaoh Neco of Egypt (2 Kings 23:29-30; 2 Chronicles 35:20-24). The mourning for Josiah was profound and became a cultural touchstone for expressions of deep sorrow.

Theological Significance:
In Zechariah 12, the mourning at Hadadrimmon is used as a metaphor for the future mourning of the people of Jerusalem. This prophetic passage speaks of a time when the inhabitants of Jerusalem will recognize their sin and mourn deeply, akin to the historical lamentation at Hadadrimmon. Theologically, this points to a future repentance and spiritual awakening among God's people, highlighting themes of redemption and restoration.

Interpretation and Application:
From a conservative Christian perspective, the reference to Hadadrimmon in Zechariah is often seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate mourning and repentance that will occur when the people of Israel recognize Jesus as the Messiah. This interpretation aligns with the broader biblical narrative of redemption and the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel.

Archaeological Insights:
While the exact location of Hadadrimmon remains uncertain, archaeological studies in the region of Megiddo have provided insights into the historical and cultural backdrop of the biblical text. Megiddo's significance as a military and trade center underscores the gravity of the events associated with Hadadrimmon.

Conclusion:
The mention of Hadadrimmon in the Bible serves as a poignant reminder of the depth of human sorrow and the hope of divine restoration. It connects historical events with prophetic visions, offering a rich tapestry of meaning for believers seeking to understand God's unfolding plan for His people.Hadadrimmon

invocation to the god Rimmon

Hadadrimmon

is, according to the ordinary interpretation of (12:11) a place in the valley of Megiddo (a part of the plain of Esdraelon, six miles from Mount Carmel and eleven from Nazareth), where a national lamentation was held for the death of King Josiah. It was named after two Syrian idols.

Hadadrimmon

A place in the valley of Megiddo, where the good king Josiah lost his life in a battle with the Ethiopians, 2 Kings 23:29 2 Chronicles 35:20-25. The lamentation over this event was very great, Zechariah 12:11.

(composed of the names of two Syrian idols), the name of a place in the valley of Megiddo. It is alluded to by the prophet Zechariah (12:11) in a proverbial expression derived from the lamentation for Josiah, who was mortally wounded near this place (2 Chronicles 35:22-25). It has been identified with the modern Rummaneh, a village "at the foot of the Megiddo hills, in a notch or valley about an hour and a half south of Tell Metzellim." HADADRIMMON

ha-dad-rim'-on, had-ad-rim'-on (hadhadh rimmon): A name which occurs, along with Megiddon, in Zechariah 12:11. It was long thought that this was a place in the plain of Megiddo, and that the mourning referred to was that for Josiah, slain in battle with Pharaoh-necoh (2 Kings 23:29). This last, however, was certainly at Jerusalem. Jerome (Commentary on Zechariah) identifies Hadadrimmon with Maximianopolis, a village near Jezreel, probably Legio, the ancient Megiddo. Possibly, however, the form "Hadadrimmon" has arisen through the combination of two divine names; and the weeping may be that for Tammuz (Ezekiel 8:14), with whom the old Semitic deity had become confused in the popular mind.

W. Ewing

1910. Hadadrimmon -- probably a heathen god
... 1909, 1910. Hadadrimmon. 1911 . probably a heathen god. Transliteration:
Hadadrimmon Phonetic Spelling: (had-ad-rim-mone') Short Definition: Hadadrimmon. ...
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Apart
... when Josiah fell in the battle with Pharaoh-nechoh at Megiddo: "In that day shall
there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 43 1897/apart.htm

The Open Fountain
... of Israel shall lament their sin with holy earnestness, there shall be no mourning
to exceed it, they shall weep even as in the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the open fountain.htm

The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Present ...
... In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning
of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon" (Zech.12:10, 11). ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/vi the redeemers return is.htm

The Secret Burden
... your heart. For then, there will be a life-long mourning in your heart as
the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon. "Oh ...
//christianbookshelf.org/whyte/lord teach us to pray/xxii the secret burden.htm

Blessed are they that Mourn
... Such must be the sorrow for sin. In that day there shall be great mourning, as the
mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon (verse 11). ...
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Hadadrimmon (1 Occurrence)
...HADADRIMMON. ... Jerome (Commentary on Zechariah) identifies Hadadrimmon with Maximianopolis,
a village near Jezreel, probably Legio, the ancient Megiddo. ...
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Hadad-rimmon (1 Occurrence)
Hadad-rimmon. Hadadrimmon, Hadad-rimmon. Hadadrim'mon . Easton's Bible
Dictionary ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HADADRIMMON. ...
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Megiddon (1 Occurrence)
... "The mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon" became a poetical expression
for the deepest and most despairing grief (Zechariah 12:11). ...
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Megiddo (13 Occurrences)
... "The mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon" became a poetical expression
for the deepest and most despairing grief (Zechariah 12:11). ...
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Rimmon (22 Occurrences)
... The name appears in the Syrian personal names HADADRIMMON and TABRIMMON (which see)
and its meaning is dubious (ramamu, "to thunder" (?)) 2) A Benjamite of ...
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Hadad (38 Occurrences)
... The union of the two names in Zechariah 12:11 suggests this identity, though the
reference is uncertain, some regarding Hadadrimmon as the name of a place ...
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Josiah (51 Occurrences)
... His attendants conveyed him toward Jerusalem, but had only reached Hadadrimmon,
a few miles south of Megiddo, when he died (2 Kings 23:28, 30; Comp. ...
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Megid'do (12 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Zechariah 12:11 In that day, great is the mourning of Jerusalem, As the
mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon, (See RSV). ...
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Hadadezer's (2 Occurrences)

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Hadadrim'mon (1 Occurrence)
... Zechariah 12:11 In that day, great is the mourning of Jerusalem, As the mourning
of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon, (See RSV). ...
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