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Bethezel

Places & Geography • Old Testament
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A place mentioned by Micah in a prophecy of mourning, probably situated in the plain of Philistia. Its exact location is uncertain.

Definition

Bethezel means “neighbor’s house.” It was a place whose exact location is uncertain.

Biblical Usage

Bethezel is mentioned by Micah in a prophecy of mourning.

Historical Background

From the context, it was probably situated in the plain of Philistia.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(neighbor’s house), a place named only in (Micah 1:11) From the context it was doubtless situated in the plain of Philistia.
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