Zior
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in the hill country of Judah identified with the biblical town of Zi-or.
What is the meaning of Zior in the Bible?
Zi-or is a town in the hill country of Judah mentioned in Joshua 15:54, identified with the modern site of Si'air, located approximately 4.5 miles north-northeast of Hebron. The site is characterized by cultivated land, a spring, and rock-cut tombs.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Zi-or with Si'air helps readers visualize the specific territorial boundaries assigned to the tribe of Judah and understand the geographical context of the settlement patterns described in the Book of Joshua.
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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.