1. City in the south of Judah (Josh. 15:25). This passage is better read “Kerioth-hezron, which is Hazor.” Identified with el Kureitein, 31° 21' N, 35° 7' E.
2. City of Moab denounced for judgment (Jer. 48:24,41). Probably the same as KIRIOTH in Amos 2:2.