Achzib (Joshua 15)
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Other places named Achzib: Achzib (Joshua 19).
| Type | settlement |
|---|---|
| Also called | Aczib, Akzib |
| Most likely | Tel el Beida (medium confidence) |
| Coordinates | 31.642° N, 34.953° E |
| Mentioned in | 2 verses |
| First mention | Joshua 15:44 |
Achzib (Joshua 15) is a settlement named in 2 verses of the Bible. It is most likely identified with Tel el Beida (medium confidence; 1 other proposal below).
Location
Where scholars place it, most confident first. Confidence is OpenBible.info's score from the sources it surveys; it is not this site's judgment.
| Identification | Confidence | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Tel el Beida | medium (54%) | 31.642° N, 34.953° E |
| Ain Kezbeh | very low (5%) | 31.690° N, 35.003° E |
Verses
Joshua
- Joshua 15:44And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:Keilah, Achzib, and Mareshah—nine cities, along with their villages.
Micah
- Micah 1:14Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moresheth–gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.Therefore, send farewell gifts to Moresheth-gath; the houses of Achzib will prove deceptive to the kings of Israel.
Notes
- Locations from the OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding Data, CC BY 4.0. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Verses are those where at least one of ten English translations names this place, per OpenBible.info.