Zer was a fortified city in the territory of Naphtali .
Zer is listed among the fortified cities in the territory allotted to the tribe of Naphtali during the division of the Promised Land under Joshua (Jos.19.35). It is mentioned alongside other fortified cities such as Ziddim, Hammath, and Rakkath, suggesting it was a significant defensive location. However, no other details are provided about its history or exact location within Naphtali's territory.
Approximate location: 33.126, 35.165 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
(flint), a fortified town in the allotment of Naphtali, (Joshua 19:35) only, probably in the neighborhood of the southwest side of the Lake of Gennesareth.
ZER (flint), a place in Naphtali; probably near the Lake of Gennesaret. Josh 19:35.
ZER (flint), a place in Naphtali; probably near the Lake of Gennesaret. Josh 19:35.
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The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth,
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