Bible Dictionary
BIRZAITH
A town in Asher, apparently founded by Malchiel. It may correspond to Bir ez-Zait near Tyre, though the identification is not certain.
Definition
Birzaith was a town in the territory of Asher, identified in the genealogical record as founded by Malchiel.
Biblical Usage
It is mentioned as a town associated with Malchiel in Asher.
Historical Background
Birzaith probably corresponds to modern Bir ez-Zait, “well of olive oil,” near Tyre.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>bur-za'-ith, bur-za'-vith the King James Version Birzavith, (birzawith or birzayith; Bezaith, or Berzaie): The name of a town in Asher founded by Malchiel (1Ch 7:31). It probably corresponds to the modern Bir ez-Zait, "well of olive oil," near Tyre.</p>