Bible Dictionary
Zif
The second month of the Hebrew year, corresponding to the later Jewish month Iyar.
Definition
Zif was the second month of the Hebrew year. Its name is associated with brightness, splendor, or the flower month. Later Jews called this month Iyar.
Biblical Usage
Zif is mentioned in 1 Kings 6:1 and 6:37 as the second month, including the time when Solomon’s temple construction began.
Historical Background
The supplied material provides no further historical background beyond the later name Iyar.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Brightness; splendour; i.e., “the flower month,” mentioned only in 1 Kings 6:1, 37, as the “second month.” It was called Iyar by the later Jews. (See MONTH.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(1 Kings 6:1) [Month]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>zif.</p><p>See ZIV.</p>