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ZEUS
Zeus was the chief god of Greek religion. In the inter-testamental period, pagan rulers associated the Jerusalem temple with Zeus Olympius and the Samaritan sanctuary at Gerizim with Zeus Xenius; Zeus is also identified with Jupiter in Acts.
Ziba
A servant or dependent of Saul’s household who managed Mephibosheth’s estate. He later accused Mephibosheth before David, apparently falsely.
Zibeon
A Horite chief associated with Seir and Edom; he is also called a Hivite in one passage.
Zichri
A name borne by several Israelites, including Benjamites, Levites, priests, military officers, and other family heads.
Ziddim
A fortified town allotted to Naphtali, probably represented by the area of Hattin near the Sea of Galilee.
Zidon
An ancient Phoenician coastal city north of Tyre, famous for commerce and crafts. Sidon influenced Israel through trade, marriage, and idolatrous worship, and is also mentioned in the ministry and travels of Jesus and Paul.
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