Azal was an unidentified place near Jerusalem mentioned in Zechariah's prophecy. (Zechariah 14:5)
Also known as Azel
Azal is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Zechariah 14:5, as part of a prophetic vision concerning the Day of the Lord. In this passage, Zechariah describes a time when the Lord will stand on the Mount of Olives, causing it to split in two, with half of the mountain moving north and half moving south. The people are then instructed to flee to the valley between the mountains, which will reach "to Azal." The exact location of Azal is unknown, but based on the context, it appears to be a place near Jerusalem, possibly a village or landmark in the vicinity of the Mount of Olives.
Approximate location: 31.778, 35.247 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
(Zech. 14:5) should perhaps be rendered “very near” = “the way of escape shall be made easy.” If a proper name, it may denote some place near the western extremity of the valley here spoken of near Jerusalem.
a name only occurring in (Zechariah 14:5) It is mentioned as the limit to which the ravine of the Mount of Olives will extend when “Jehovah shall go forth to fight.”
A'ZAL. Zech 14:5. As the passage reads in the margin, Azal is not a proper name; but if a place at all, it was on or near Mount Olivet.
A'ZAL. Zech 14:5. As the passage reads in the margin, Azal is not a proper name; but if a place at all, it was on or near Mount Olivet.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0682
You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.
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