Bible Dictionary
Ziph
The name of a Judahite and of two towns in Judah. David hid in the hill-country town of Ziph during his flight from Saul.
Definition
Ziph was the name of a Judahite and of two towns in Judah. One town lay in southern Judah, while the other was in the hill country near Hebron and is associated with David’s hiding place.
Biblical Usage
David hid in the hill-country wilderness of Ziph during his flight from Saul. The Ziphites reported his location to Saul, and the place is also associated with the title of Psalm 54.
Historical Background
The hill-country town is identified with Tell ez-Zif, about five miles southeast of Hebron. The exact identification of the southern town is less certain.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Flowing. (1.) A son of Jehaleleel (1 Chr. 4:16). (2.) A city in the south of Judah (Josh. 15:24), probably at the pass of Sufah. (3.) A city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:55), identified with the uninhabited ruins of Tell ez-Zif, about 5 miles south-east of Hebron. Here David hid himself during his wanderings (1 Sam. 23:19; Ps. 54, title).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(battlement), the name of two towns in Judah.