Zanoah, a town in the Judean lowlands allotted to Judah, whose inhabitants helped rebuild the Valley Gate during Nehemiah's time (Josh. 15:34; 1Chr. 4:18; Neh. 3:13; 11:30).
Zanoah was a town located in the Judean lowlands (Shephelah) that was allotted to the tribe of Judah during the division of the Promised Land (Josh. 15:34). It is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, where it is associated with Jekuthiel, the father of Zanoah (1Chr. 4:18). During the time of Nehemiah, the people of Zanoah played a significant role in rebuilding the Valley Gate and a section of the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:13). They are also listed among the towns resettled by the people of Judah after the Babylonian exile (Neh. 11:30). The exact location of Zanoah is not specified in the Bible, but it was situated in the Shephelah region, known for its fertile valleys and strategic importance. The repeated mention of Zanoah in various contexts throughout the Bible highlights its significance as a town within the territory of Judah.
Approximate location: 31.717, 35.000 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
4 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2182
Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam,
These were the children of Pharaohʼs daughter Bithiah. Mered also took a Judean wife, who gave birth to Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah.
The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate.
Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom.
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