Atlas Biblica

    place

    Zer

    צֵר

    Zer was a fortified city in the territory of Naphtali .

    Where the story of Zer happensWhere the gazetteer locates Zer, framed to them: Zer. 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.Zer
    Where the gazetteer locates Zer
    verses
    1
    first named
    Joshua 19:35
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    32.80°N · 35.46°E
    identified with
    Qarn Hattin (OpenBible)
    settlement32.80°N · 35.46°E

    Qarn Hattin (OpenBible)

    The gazetteer records one identification, and no competing one.

    Description

    Zer in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Zer is listed among the fortified cities in the territory allotted to the tribe of Naphtali during the division of the Promised Land under Joshua (Jos.19.35). It is mentioned alongside other fortified cities such as Ziddim, Hammath, and Rakkath, suggesting it was a significant defensive location. However, no other details are provided about its history or exact location within Naphtali's territory.

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    Where to read it

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

    1. Joshua1 verse

      19:35

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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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