Nezib
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Judean settlement in the Shephelah region, identified with the modern village of Beit Nasib.
What is the meaning of Nezib in the Bible?
A town in the Judean Shephelah, mentioned alongside Keilah and Mareshah in biblical texts. It is identified with the modern village of Beit Nasib, which contains archaeological remains from the Iron Age and later periods.
SIGNIFICANCE
The identification of Nezib with Beit Nasib helps clarify the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Judah and illustrates the strategic importance of the Shephelah region in ancient military and administrative networks.
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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.