Etymology and Meaning:
Kirjathhuzoth, meaning "City of Streets" or "City of Villages," is a location mentioned in the Old Testament. The name suggests a place with multiple streets or settlements, indicating a significant urban area or a collection of villages.

Biblical References:
Kirjathhuzoth is mentioned in the context of the narrative involving Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet, in the Book of Numbers. The specific reference is found in Numbers 22:39: "So Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth."

Historical and Geographical Context:
Kirjathhuzoth is located in the region of Moab, east of the Jordan River. Moab was a territory often in conflict with Israel, yet it also had periods of interaction and cooperation. The city is mentioned during the time when Balak, the king of Moab, sought Balaam's services to curse the Israelites, who were encamped on the plains of Moab after their exodus from Egypt.

Role in the Balaam Narrative:
The mention of Kirjathhuzoth occurs as part of the journey Balaam undertakes at the behest of Balak. After Balaam's initial reluctance and subsequent divine encounter, he travels to meet Balak. Kirjathhuzoth serves as a waypoint in this journey, highlighting the strategic and possibly ceremonial role it played in Moabite society. The city's mention underscores the importance of the events that were about to unfold, as Balaam's prophecies would have significant implications for both Moab and Israel.

Cultural and Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, the narrative involving Kirjathhuzoth and Balaam illustrates themes of divine sovereignty and the futility of opposing God's will. Despite Balak's intentions to curse Israel, God uses Balaam to pronounce blessings instead. This account demonstrates God's protective hand over His chosen people and His ability to use even those outside the covenant community to fulfill His purposes.

Archaeological Insights:
While specific archaeological evidence for Kirjathhuzoth remains limited, the broader region of Moab has yielded findings that provide context for understanding the cultural and historical backdrop of the narrative. Moabite cities were known for their fortifications and urban planning, which aligns with the description of Kirjathhuzoth as a "City of Streets."

Conclusion:
Kirjathhuzoth, though briefly mentioned, plays a role in the unfolding of God's plan for Israel during their wilderness journey. Its inclusion in the biblical text serves to highlight the interactions between Israel and the surrounding nations, as well as the overarching theme of divine providence.Kirjathhuzoth

(city of streets), a place to which Balak accompanied Balaam immediately after his arrival in Moab, (Numbers 22:39) and which is nowhere else mentioned. It appears to have lain between the Arnon (Wady Mojeb) and Bamoth-baal. Comp. vs. (Numbers 22:36) and Numb 22:41

City of streets, Numbers 22:39, a Moabite city, which some identify with Kirjathaim. Balak here received and entertained Balaam, whom he had invited from Pethor, among the "mountains of the east," beyond the Euphrates, to lay his ban upon the Israelites, whose progress he had no hope otherwise of arresting. It was probably from the summit of Attarus, the high place near the city, that the soothsayer first saw the encampments of Israel. Kirjathhuzoth (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Kirjathhuzoth (1 Occurrence). Numbers 22:39 And Balaam
went with Balak, and they came unto Kirjathhuzoth. (KJV). ...
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Kirjath-huzoth (1 Occurrence)
Kirjath-huzoth. Kirjathhuzoth, Kirjath-huzoth. Kirjathjearim . Easton's Bible
Dictionary ... (DBY WBS YLT). Kirjathhuzoth, Kirjath-huzoth. Kirjathjearim . ...
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Kirjath-baal (2 Occurrences)
Kirjath-baal. Kirjathbaal, Kirjath-baal. Kirjathhuzoth . Int. ... (DBY WBS YLT).
Kirjathbaal, Kirjath-baal. Kirjathhuzoth . Reference Bible.
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Kiriath-huzoth (1 Occurrence)
... reads) poleis epauleon, "city of villages," from which we may infer a reading
chatseroth, for chutsoth; the King James Version, Kirjathhuzoth): A place to which ...
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Kiriathhuzoth
... reads) poleis epauleon, "city of villages," from which we may infer a reading
chatseroth, for chutsoth; the King James Version, Kirjathhuzoth): A place to which ...
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