Zeboiim
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite city situated in the southern Jordan Valley, traditionally identified as one of the five cities of the plain.
What is the meaning of Zeboiim in the Bible?
One of the cities in the Vale of Siddim, destroyed with Sodom and Gomorrah. It is always mentioned next to Admah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its destruction along with other cities in the Vale of Siddim serves as a biblical example of God's judgment on wickedness.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Zeboiim 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 Zeboiim in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zeboiim 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
"Zeboiim." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zeboiim/