Bible Dictionary
Ezem
Ezem was a town in the extreme south of Judah assigned to the tribe of Simeon. It may be the same place as Azmon mentioned elsewhere in the territorial lists.
Definition
Ezem means “bone.” It was a city in the extreme south of Judah assigned to the tribe of Simeon.
Biblical Usage
Ezem is listed among the towns of Simeon in 1 Chronicles 4:29.
Historical Background
Some identify Ezem with Azmon, which is mentioned in the territorial lists of Joshua 15:29 and 19:3.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(bone), one of the towns of Simeon. (1 Chronicles 4:29)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e'-zem (`etsem, "bone"; Boosal, Boasom):</p><p>A city in the extreme South of Judah, assigned to Simeon.</p><p>Some identify it with Azmon (Jos 15:29; 19:3; 1Ch 4:29).</p>