Zior was a town in the hill country of Judah .
Zior is mentioned in the Bible as one of the towns in the hill country of Judah (Jos.15.54). It is listed alongside other towns such as Humtah, Kirjath-arba (Hebron), and Maon in the description of the territory allotted to Judah. However, no other information is provided about the history or significance of Zior. Its exact location is unknown, but it was situated in the hill country of Judah, which was the central mountainous region of the tribe's territory.
Approximate location: 31.590, 35.148 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Littleness, a city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:54); the modern Si’air, 4 1/2 miles north-north-east of Hebron.
(smallness), a town in the mountain district of Judah. (Joshua 15:54) It belongs to the same group with Hebron.
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ZI'OR. (smallness), a place in the mountains of Judah, near Hebron. Josh 15:54. Its probable site is at Sair, a ruin on a hill 5 miles north-north-east of Hebron.
ZI'OR. (smallness), a place in the mountains of Judah, near Hebron. Josh 15:54. Its probable site is at Sair, a ruin on a hill 5 miles north-north-east of Hebron.
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Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages.
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