Beth-Pazzez
LocationsGeographical Setting
Beth-Pazzez is an unidentified biblical settlement located within the tribal territory of Issachar.
What is the meaning of Beth-Pazzez in the Bible?
A town in the territory of Issachar, named with En-gannim and En-haddah. The site has not been discovered; it probably lay near the modern Jenin.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its mention in the biblical account of land allocation helps readers visualize the specific geographic boundaries and settlement patterns assigned to the tribe of Issachar.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Beth-Pazzez held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Beth-Pazzez in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Beth-Pazzez clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Beth-Pazzez." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/bethpazzez/