Eth-Kazin
LocationsGeographical Setting
Eth-kazin is an unidentified settlement located within the tribal territory of Zebulun in ancient northern Israel.
What is the meaning of Eth-Kazin in the Bible?
A town on the eastern border of Zebulun, mentioned between Gath-hepher and Rimmon. The site is not identified.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Eth-kazin in Joshua 19:13 provides insight into the geographical boundaries of the tribe of Zebulun.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Eth-Kazin 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 Eth-Kazin in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Eth-Kazin clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Joshua 19:13
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
"Eth-Kazin." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ethkazin/