Chezib
LocationsGeographical Setting
Chezib is an ancient Canaanite and Israelite settlement identified with the modern site of Tell esh-Sheikh Badawi in the Shephelah region.
What is the meaning of Chezib in the Bible?
Chezib is a variant spelling of Achzib, a town located in the territory of Judah mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Chezib as Achzib clarifies the geographical context of the tribe of Judah's inheritance and the narrative of the judges, specifically the account of Tamar's death at this location.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Chezib (located near modern Tell esh-Sheikh Badawi, near Zib, Israel) 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 Chezib in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Chezib clarify?
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
"Chezib." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/chezib/