pruning of the palm, the original name of the place afterwards called ENGEDI (q.v.), Genesis 14:7 ; called also HAZAZON-TAMAR ( 2 Chronicles 20:2 ).
drawing near to bitterness
and Hazazon-tamar (pruning of palm trees ), the ancient name of Engedi. ( Genesis 14:7 ) The name occurs in the records of the reign of Hezekiah. ( 2 Chronicles 20:2 )