Zeboim, a town resettled by the people of Judah after the Babylonian exile (Neh. 11:34).
Zeboim is mentioned in Nehemiah 11:34 as one of the towns resettled by the people of Judah after their return from the Babylonian exile. This Zeboim is distinct from the ancient city of Zeboiim that was destroyed along with Sodom and Gomorrah. In the context of Nehemiah 11, the resettlement of towns and villages surrounding Jerusalem is described, with people from Judah and Benjamin inhabiting these places. Zeboim is listed among other towns such as Hadid, Neballat, Lod, and Ono, suggesting that it was located in the region of Judah, possibly in the Shephelah (lowlands) or the coastal plain. The mention of Zeboim in this passage highlights the efforts of the returning exiles to reestablish their presence in the land and rebuild their communities after the Babylonian captivity. However, no further details about this specific town are provided in the Bible.
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Gazelles or roes. (1.) One of the “five cities of the plain” of Sodom, generally coupled with Admah (Gen. 10:19; 14:2; Deut. 29:23; Hos. 11:8). It had a king of its own (Shemeber), and was therefore a place of some importance. It was destroyed along with the other cities of the plain. (2.) A valley or rugged glen somewhere near Gibeah in Benjamin (1 Sam. 13:18). It was probably the ravine now bearing the name Wady Shakh-ed-Dub’a, or “ravine of the hyena,” north of Jericho. (3.) A place mentioned only in Neh. 11:34, inhabited by the Benjamites after the Captivity.
ZEBO'IM (valley of hyenas), THE VALLEY OF. It was a gorge or ravine apparently east of Michmash, and mentioned only in 1 Sam 13:18. The "wilderness" is the wild tract between the central hills and the valley of the Jordan. There are two ravines, 4 miles apart, near Jericho, called Shuk ed Dubba, "ravine of the hyaenas," which is the equivalent of the Hebrew.
ZEBO'IM, and ZEBOI'IM (roes). One of the "five cities of the plain ;" grouped with Sodom and Gomorrah. Gen 10:19; Gen 14:2, Acts 14:8; Deut 29:23; Hos 11:8. The question of the site of these cities is more fully discussed under Siddim, Sodom, and Zoar, which see. A place inhabited by the Benjamites after the Captivity. Neh 11:34. Its site is unknown.
ZEBO'IM (valley of hyenas), THE VALLEY OF. It was a gorge or ravine apparently east of Michmash, and mentioned only in 1 Sam 13:18. The "wilderness" is the wild tract between the central hills and the valley of the Jordan. There are two ravines, 4 miles apart, near Jericho, called Shuk ed Dubba, "ravine of the hyaenas," which is the equivalent of the Hebrew.
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Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
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