Concise Bible Dictionary:
Name, signifying, as in the margin, “field of strong men,” given to the place where twelve men of Israel and twelve of Judah killed each other, which led to a very sore battle (2 Sam. 2:16). Identified by some with Wady el Askar, 31° 52' N, 35° 11' E.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Chelqath
Meaning:
from 2520 and the plural of 6697, with the article inserted; smoothness of the rocks; Chelkath Hats-tsurim, a place in Palestine
KJV Usage:
Helkath-hazzurim
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
possession of the besieger
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Field of sharp swords; bareness of rocks:― place in Palestine, scene of conflict between Abner’s and Joab’s men, 2 Sam. 2:16. {Ager acierum}