Zanoah
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Judean settlement located in the Shephelah region, identified with the modern archaeological site of Tell Zanoah.
What is the meaning of Zanoah in the Bible?
Zanoah was a town situated in the Judean Shephelah, listed among the fortified cities of Judah in Joshua 15:34 and 15:56, and later inhabited by returning exiles as recorded in Nehemiah 3:19 and 11:30.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Zanoah helps readers visualize the geographic distribution of Judah's population and understand the logistical scope of the post-exilic community's efforts to restore their settlements and religious infrastructure.
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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.