Kibzaim, also known as Jokmeam, was a Levitical city within the territory of Ephraim (Joshua 21:22; 1Ch.6.68).
Also known as Jokmeam
Kibzaim, also referred to as Jokmeam, was a city allotted to the Levites within the tribal territory of Ephraim (Joshua 21:22; 1Ch.6.68). The Levites, who were responsible for the religious duties in Israel, were not given a specific territory like the other tribes but were distributed among the various tribes in cities designated for their use. These cities served as places of residence for the Levites and their families. The name Kibzaim is used in the book of Joshua, while Jokmeam is used in the parallel passage in 1 Chronicles. Its location is unknown.
Approximate location: 31.833, 35.300 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Two heaps, a city of Ephraim, assigned to the Kohathite Levites, and appointed as a city of refuge (Josh. 21: 22). It is also called Jokmeam (1 Chr. 6:68).
(two heaps), a city of Mount Ephraim, given up with its “suburbs” to the Kohathite Levites. (Joshua 21:22) In the parallel list of (1 Chronicles 6:1) JOKBEAM is substituted for Kibzaim. ver. (1 Chronicles 6:68)
KIB'ZAIM (two heaps), a city belonging to Ephraim and assigned to Kohathite Levites, Josh 21:22. In 1 Chr 6:68 it is called Jokmeam, which see. It has been identified as the present Karab, at the confluence of two streams on the north-western frontier of Ephraim. Comp. Josh 16:9; Josh 17:9-10.
KIB'ZAIM (two heaps), a city belonging to Ephraim and assigned to Kohathite Levites, Josh 21:22. In 1 Chr 6:68 it is called Jokmeam, which see. It has been identified as the present Karab, at the confluence of two streams on the north-western frontier of Ephraim. Comp. Josh 16:9; Josh 17:9-10.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6911
Kibzaim, and Beth-horon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
Jokmeam, Beth-horon,
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