Sur
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Phoenician city situated on the Mediterranean coast, historically associated with the region of Tyre.
What is the meaning of Sur in the Bible?
Inhabitants of Sur are listed alongside those of Sidon, Tyre, and Ocina as fearing the approach of Holofernes and the Assyrian army (Judith 2:28). The geographical sequence places Sur immediately after Tyre (modern-day Sur), distinguishing it from the Tyre mentioned previously in the text.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Sur as a distinct coastal settlement near Tyre clarifies the geographical scope of the forces arrayed against the biblical protagonists, illustrating the extent of the military threat described in the narrative.
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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.