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Where is Beth-ezel in the Bible?

Beth-ezel was a town in ancient Judah mentioned in the prophet Micah's oracle of judgment against the kingdom of Judah. Located in the southwestern region of Judah, this small settlement appears in Micah 1:11, where the prophet describes it as a place whose inhabitants would be unable to provide support or refuge during God's coming judgment. The name "Beth-ezel" means "house of the side" or "house next to," suggesting its location near another significant place. Some scholars have theorized that Beth-ezel may be the same location as Azel mentioned in Zechariah 14:5, though this identification remains uncertain. The town's mention in Micah's prophecy underscores the comprehensive nature of divine judgment that would affect even small, seemingly insignificant settlements throughout Judah.