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    Zeboiim

    צְבֹיִים

    Zeboiim, one of the cities of the plain, along with Sodom and Gomorrah, that was destroyed by God due to its wickedness (Gen. 10:19; 14:2, 8; Deut. 29:23; Hos. 11:8).

    Where the story of Zeboiim happensWhere the gazetteer locates Zeboiim, framed to them: Zeboiim. 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.Zeboiim
    Where the gazetteer locates Zeboiim
    verses
    5
    first named
    Genesis 10:19
    last named
    Hosea 11:8
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    30.94°N · 35.46°E
    settlement30.94°N · 35.46°E

    Feifa (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 4 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Zeboiim in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Zeboiim was one of the five cities of the plain, along with Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zoar, located in the area now covered by the Dead Sea. It is first mentioned in Genesis 10:19 as part of the description of the territory of Canaan, extending from Sidon to Gaza and then eastward toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim. In Genesis 14, Zeboiim is listed among the cities that rebelled against Chedorlaomer, the king of Elam, and his allies after serving them for twelve years. The king of Zeboiim, along with the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Bela (Zoar), engaged in battle against Chedorlaomer and his allies in the Valley of Siddim but were defeated (Gen. 14:2, 8-10). Later, when God determined to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah for their wickedness, Zeboiim was also included in the destruction (Deut. 29:23). The prophet Hosea, in a message of judgment against Israel, refers to Zeboiim along with Admah as examples of God's punishment, emphasizing the severity of Israel's impending judgment (Hos. 11:8). The destruction of Zeboiim, along with the other cities of the plain, serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of persistent wickedness and disobedience to God.

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    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 5, across 3 books.

    1. Genesis3 verses

      10:1914:214:8

    2. Deuteronomy1 verse

      29:23

    3. Hosea1 verse

      11:8

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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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