Zaanannim, a place near Kedesh in Naphtali, associated with the Kenites and mentioned in connection with the story of Deborah and Barak (Josh. 19:33; Judg. 4:11).
Also known as Zaanaim
Zaanannim is a place mentioned twice in the Bible, once in Joshua 19:33 and again in Judges 4:11. In Joshua 19:33, Zaanannim is described as being near Kedesh, a city in the territory of Naphtali, in the northern part of Canaan. The verse mentions Zaanannim as part of the boundary description for the allotment of land to the tribe of Naphtali. In Judges 4:11, Zaanannim is associated with the Kenites, a nomadic tribe that was friendly to the Israelites. The verse states that Heber the Kenite, of the children of Hobab the father-in-law of Moses, had separated himself from the Kenites and pitched his tent near the terebinth tree at Zaanannim. This reference to Zaanannim occurs in the context of the story of Deborah and Barak, who led the Israelites in a battle against Sisera, the commander of King Jabin's army. Heber's wife, Jael, would later kill Sisera by driving a tent peg through his temple as he slept (Judg. 4:17-22). The exact location of Zaanannim is not certain, but its association with Kedesh and the Kenites suggests that it was situated in the northern region of Israel, near the border with Syria.
Approximate location: 33.113, 35.534 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
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ZAANAN'NIM (removals), a place on the border of Naphtali, not far from Kedesh. Josh 19:33. Identical with Zaaxaim. which see.
ZAANAN'NIM (removals), a place on the border of Naphtali, not far from Kedesh. Josh 19:33. Identical with Zaaxaim. which see.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6815
Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan.
Now Heber the Kenite had moved away from the Kenites, the descendants of Hobab the father-in-law of Moses, and had pitched his tent by the great tree of Zaanannim, which was near Kedesh.
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