Bible Dictionary
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Zalmon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zalmon was both the name of one of David’s warriors and the name of a wooded mountain near Shechem. From its slopes Abimelech gathered wood to burn the stronghold of Shechem.
Zalmon, Mount
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Mount Zalmon was a wooded height near Shechem. Abimelech and his followers gathered branches there to burn the stronghold of the house of El-berith.
Zalmonah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zalmonah was a desert station where the Israelites camped after leaving Mount Hor during their wilderness journey. The name may suggest a gloomy valley near the Edomite plateau.
Zalmunna
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zalmunna was one of the two kings of Midian captured by Gideon. He was later put to death along with Zebah after Gideon’s victory over Midian.
ZAMBIS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Zambis is the King James Version form of Zambri, a personal name appearing in biblical genealogical or historical references.
Zamzummim
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Zamzummim were a powerful people described as giants who lived east of the Jordan. The Ammonites dispossessed them, and they are identified with the Rephaim; they may also be related to the Zuzim.
Zamzummims
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Zamzummims were an ancient race of giants east of the Jordan, associated with the Rephaim. The Ammonites defeated and displaced them before occupying their territory.
Zanoah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zanoah was the name of two towns in Judah: one in the lowland, whose inhabitants later helped rebuild Jerusalem’s wall, and another in the hill country south of Hebron.
ZAPHENATH-PANEAH, ZAPHNATH-PAANEAH
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zaphenath-paneah was the Egyptian name given to Joseph when Pharaoh promoted him to authority over Egypt. The name is associated with Joseph’s role in providing and administering the nation’s food supply.
Zaphnath-paaneah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zaphnath-paaneah was the Egyptian name Pharaoh gave Joseph when he appointed him to high office. Its precise meaning is uncertain; proposed explanations include “revealer of secrets” and “preserver of life.”
Zaphnathpaaneah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zaphnathpaaneah was the name Pharaoh gave Joseph when he made him ruler over Egypt. The name is probably Egyptian, though its exact meaning is uncertain.
Zaphon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zaphon was a city east of the Jordan in the territory of Gad. It was a gathering place for the elders of Gilead during the conflict between Jephthah and the men of Ephraim.
ZARA
People & Groups - New Testament
Zara is the Greek form of Zerah, the son of Judah and Tamar mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew.
Zara, Or Zarah
People & Groups - New Testament
Zara, also called Zarah, was a son of Judah mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
ZARACES
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Zaraces is the King James Version form of Zarakes, a personal name preserved in biblical historical or genealogical records.
Zarah, Or Zerah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Zarah, also called Zerah, was a son of Judah and ancestor of a family within the tribe of Judah.
Zareah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Zareah was another name for Zorah, a town associated with the territory of Judah and the birthplace of Samson.
Zareathites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Zareathites were inhabitants or descendants of Zareah, also called Zorah.
Zared, The Valley Of
Places & Geography - Old Testament
The Valley of Zared, or Zered, was a valley through which Israel passed during its wilderness journey.
Zarephath
Places & Geography - Both
Zarephath was a Phoenician town near Sidon where Elijah stayed with a widow during the drought. In the New Testament it is called Sarepta, and Jesus referred to the widow in His teaching.
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