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    Gimzo

    גִּמְזוֹ

    Gimzo was a city in the plain of Judah that was captured by the Philistines during the reign of Ahaz (2Ch.28.18).

    Where the story of Gimzo happensWhere the gazetteer locates Gimzo, framed to them: Gimzo. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Gimzo
    Where the gazetteer locates Gimzo
    verses
    1
    first named
    2 Chronicles 28:18
    last named
    2 Chronicles 28:18
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    31.93°N · 34.95°E
    settlement31.93°N · 34.95°E

    Jimzu (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 2 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Gimzo in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Gimzo was a city located in the plain of Judah, known for its abundance of sycamore trees. During the reign of King Ahaz of Judah, the Philistines attacked and captured Gimzo, along with its surrounding villages (2Ch.28.18). This event occurred in the context of Ahaz's unfaithfulness to God and his refusal to seek divine help, which led to various military defeats and losses of territory. The capture of Gimzo by the Philistines demonstrates the vulnerability of Judah's cities and the consequences of the king's disobedience. Apart from this single reference, no further details about Gimzo's history or significance are provided in the Bible. The city is believed to be located at the site of modern-day Jimzu, approximately 3 miles southeast of Lydda.

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    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — one, across 1 book.

    1. 2 Chronicles1 verse

      28:18

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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