The Valley of Zephathah is where King Asa of Judah defeated Zerah the Cushite's large army .
Also known as Valley of Zephathah
The Valley of Zephathah is mentioned in the Bible as the location where King Asa of Judah confronted Zerah the Cushite and his vast army (2Ch.14.10). Zerah had invaded Judah with an army of one million men and 300 chariots, but Asa called upon the Lord for help and went out to meet them in this valley. Despite being outnumbered, Asa and his army defeated the Cushites, pursuing them as far as Gerar. The exact location of the Valley of Zephathah is uncertain, but it was likely somewhere in the Negev region, south of Judah, on the route from Egypt to Jerusalem.
Approximate location: 31.615, 34.910 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6859
So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.
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