Karkor

Fausset's Bible Dictionary

Where Gideon finally dispersed the remains of Zebah and Zalmunna's host ( Judges 8:10-11), E. of Jordan, in the open region of the nomadic tribes. The rich plain En Nukrah in the Hauran. From a root "to dig," expressing deep soft level ground; related to Kerak, "an even floor."

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Kar'kor. (Foundation). The place in which Zebah and Zalmunna were again routed by Gideon,  Judges 8:10, must have been on the east of Jordan.

Morrish Bible Dictionary

Place in the east of Jordan, where the host of Zebah and Zalmunna encamped.  Judges 8:10 . Not identified.

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

Karkor . A place apparently in Gilead (  Judges 8:10 ). The site is unknown.

Holman Bible Dictionary

 Judges 8:10-11

Easton's Bible Dictionary

 Judges 8:10

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Karkor

(Heb. Karkor', קִרְקֹר , Foundation;. Sept. Καρκάρ v. r. Καρκά ,Vulg. requiescebant), a place beyond Jordan whither the Midianitish princes Zeba and Zalmunna had retired with their remaining army after the first rout by Gideon, who pursued and routed them again in its vicinity ( Judges 8:10). From the context it appears to have been situated not far beyond Succoth and Penuel, towards the south, in a naturally secure spot east of Nobah and Jogbehah; indications that point to a locality among the southern openings of Jebel Zurka, north-east of Rabbath Ammon. Schwarz supposes (Palest. p. 223) that el-Kerah is meant, a place a few miles south- eastof Draa or Edrei, in the Hauran; but this is too far distant north- easterly. Eusebius's comparison of the castle ( Φρούριον ) Carcaria ( Καρκαρία , Onomast.), one day's journey distant from Petra, is equally foreign; and this may be the modern Kerak of Moab. SEE Kenath

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

kar´kor ( קרקר , ḳarḳōr ): An unidentified place where Gideon surprised and overwhelmed the remnants of the army of Zeba and Zalmunnah (  Judges 8:10 ff). It probably corresponds to Ḳarkar mentioned by Shalmaneser II, S. of Hamath ( KB , I, 173).