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ZEPHATHAH, VALLEY OF
The Valley of Zephathah was the place near Mareshah where Asa defeated Zerah the Ethiopian and his army. Its precise location is uncertain, possibly lying in a ravine north of Mareshah.
ZEPHONITES
The Zephonites were a family or clan of Gad descended from Zephon, also called Ziphion in Genesis.
Zer
A fortified town allotted to Naphtali, probably west of the Sea of Galilee; its site is uncertain.
Zerah
This name refers to several biblical men, including Judah’s son by Tamar, Edomite chiefs, Levites, and Zerah the Cushite king who invaded Judah during Asa’s reign.
ZERAH (THE ETHIOPIAN)
Zerah the Ethiopian led a large army against Asa, king of Judah, but Asa defeated him near Mareshah. The account identifies Zerah as a Cushite, though his precise historical identity is uncertain.
Zerahiah
A priest descended from Eleazar and a family head who returned from Babylon with Ezra.
ZERAHITES
Zerahites were families descended either from Simeonite Zerah or from Zerah, the son of Judah. Achan and certain military leaders of David belonged to the Judahite Zerahite family.
Zered
A torrent valley east of the Dead Sea, where Israel camped before reaching the Arnon. Crossing it marked the end of the wilderness wandering.
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