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hown. It is a considerable village surrounded by cultivated land; a spring exists in the neighborhood; there are rock-cut tombs showing it is an ancient site (PEF, III, 309, Sh XXI).
Where is Zior in the Bible?
Zior was an ancient town located in the hill country of Judah, a region in the southern Levant that corresponds to the central highlands of modern-day Israel. The town is mentioned in the Book of Joshua as part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. Archaeological evidence suggests Zior was a significant settlement, featuring a nearby spring, cultivated surrounding land, and rock-cut tombs that attest to its antiquity and sustained habitation. While limited biblical details survive about Zior's specific religious or historical role, its inclusion in Joshua's territorial descriptions reflects its importance as an established Judahite city in ancient Israel.
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- Joshua
Zior
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)hown. It is a considerable village surrounded by cultivated land; a spring exists in the neighborhood; there are rock-cut tombs showing it is an ancient site (PEF, III, 309, Sh XXI).
(1) A town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned along with Maon, Carmel and Jutah (Jos 15:55). It is chiefly celebrated in connection with th