Bible Dictionary
En-hakkore
En-hakkore was the spring that God provided in response to Samson’s cry after his victory over the Philistines. Its name commemorates the one who called upon the Lord.
Definition
En-hakkore, “spring of him that called,” was the spring that appeared at Lehi after Samson cried out when he was exhausted following his victory over the Philistines.
Biblical Usage
The spring commemorated Samson’s cry to the Lord and the divine provision that followed his prayer after his exploit with the jawbone.
Historical Background
The spring was in Lehi, but its site is unknown. It has also been identified with Ayun Kara near Zorah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fountain of the crier, the name of the spring in Lehi which burst forth in answer to Samson’s prayer when he was exhausted with the slaughter of the Philistines (Judg. 15:19). It has been identified with the spring ‘Ayun Kara, near Zoreah.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>en-hak'-o-re, en-hak-o'-re (`en ha-qore', "spring of the partridge"):</p><p>Interpreted (Jud 15:19) as meaning "the spring of him that called." So the Septuagint: pege tou epikaloumenou. The spring was in Lehi but the site is unknown.</p>