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Zenan

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Zenan was a town in the lowland region of Judah, probably the same place called Zaanan in Micah’s prophecy.

Definition

Zenan was a town in the lowland district, or Shefelah, belonging to the allotment of Judah.

Biblical Usage

Zenan is probably the same place called Zaanan in the prophetic message of Micah.

Historical Background

The supplied material gives no certain identification beyond its location in Judah’s lowland region.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(pointed), a town in the allotment of Judah, situated in the district of the Shefelah. (Joshua 15:37) It is probably identical with Zaanan. (Micah 1:11)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ze'-nan.</p><p>See ZAANAN.</p>
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