Zephathah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Zephathah was an ancient fortified city in the Shephelah region of Judah, identified with the archaeological site of Tel Tsippori.
What is the meaning of Zephathah in the Bible?
Zephathah is an ancient fortified city located in the Shephelah region of the Kingdom of Judah, situated near the town of Mareshah and identified with the modern archaeological site of Tel Tsippori.
SIGNIFICANCE
This location provides geographical context for the narrative in 2 Chronicles 14:9-15, illustrating the strategic importance of the Shephelah lowlands as a corridor for military movements between Egypt and the Judean highlands during the early Iron Age.
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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.