Names of Places: T to Z

T

56 names.

Taanach תַּעֲנָךְ1 placeCity or town. "boy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Taanachתַּעֲנָךְ

Say it: ta-a-nakh

King James Version spelling: Tanach

Strong’s (H8590): or תַּעְנָךְ; of uncertain derivation

First in: Joshua 12:21 Open the verse

Hebrew · Anerעָנֵר

Say it: a-ner

BDB: "boy"

Strong’s (H6063): probably for H5288 (נַעַר)

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:70 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Aner.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Manasseh (Joshua 17:11).
Site today: Tell Ta’anakh.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 8 verses. First named in Joshua 12:21. Open the verse

Taanath-shiloh תַּאֲנַת שִׁלֹ֑ה1 placeCity or town. "approach to Shiloh" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Taanath-shilohתַּאֲנַת שִׁלֹ֑ה

Say it: ta-a-nat shi-loh

BDB: "approach to Shiloh"

Strong’s (H8387): from H8385 (תַּאֲנָה) and H7887 (שִׁילֹה); approach of Shiloh

First in: Joshua 16:6 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Ephraim (Joshua 16:6).
Site today: Khirbet Tana el Fauqa.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Tana et Tahta.
OpenBible.info draws on 26 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 16:6. Open the verse

Tabbath טַבָּ֑ת1 placeCity or town. "celebrated" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tabbathטַבָּ֑ת

Say it: tab-bat

BDB: "celebrated"

Strong’s (H2888): of uncertain derivation

First in: Judges 7:22 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Ras Abu Tabat.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 7:22. Open the verse

Tabbur-erez1 placeMountain.

The place

Kind: Mountain.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: Mount Gerizim.
Site today: Mount Gerizim.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 9:37. Open the verse

Taberah תַּבְעֵרָה1 placeCamp on the journey. "burning" (BDB)

“And the name of that place was called Taberah, because the fire of Jehovah burnt among them.”

The Bible says: Numbers 11:3 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Taberahתַּבְעֵרָה

Say it: tav-e-rah

BDB: "burning"

Strong’s (H8404): from H1197 (בָּעַר); burning

First in: Numbers 11:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Camp on the journey.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Kibroth-hattaavah.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 2 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 11:3. Open the verse

Tabor תָּבוֹר1 placeTree. "mound" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Taborתָּבוֹר

Say it: ta-vor

BDB: "mound"

Strong’s (H8396): from a root corresponding to H8406 (תְּבַר); broken region

First in: 1 Samuel 10:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Tree.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Bethel.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Allon-bacuth.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 10:3. Open the verse

Tabor, Mount — see Mount Tabor (M and N page).

Tadmor תַּדְמֹר1 placeCity or town. palm-city (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tadmorתַּדְמֹר

Say it: tad-mor

Strong’s (H8412): or תַּמֹּר; (1 Kings 9:18), apparently from H8558 (תָּמָר); palm-city

First in: 2 Chronicles 8:4 Open the verse

Hebrew · Tamarתָּמָר

Say it: ta-mar

BDB: "palm-tree"

Strong’s (H8559): the same as H8558 (תָּמָר)

First in: 1 Kings 9:18 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Tamar.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Palmyra.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 1 Kings 9:18. Open the verse

Tahath תַּ֫חַת1 placeCamp on the journey. "station" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tahathתַּ֫חַת

Say it: ta-chat

BDB: "station"

Strong’s (H8480): the same as H8478 (תַּחַת)

First in: Numbers 33:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Camp on the journey.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Terah.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 6 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:26. Open the verse

Tahpanhes תַּחְפַּנְחֵס1 placeCity or town. "thou will fill hands with pity" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tahpanhesתַּחְפַּנְחֵס

Say it: tach-pan-ches

King James Version spelling: Tehaphnehes

BDB: "thou will fill hands with pity"

Strong’s (H8471): or תְּחַפְנְחֵס; (Ezekiel 30:18), or תַּחְפְּנֵס; (Jeremiah 2:16), of Egyptian derivation

First in: Jeremiah 2:16 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tell Defenneh.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 7 verses. First named in Jeremiah 2:16. Open the verse

Tahtim-hodshi תַּחְתִּים חׇדְשִׁי2 places"lowest-moon" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Hittiteתַּחְתִּים חׇדְשִׁי

Say it: tach-tim chod-shi

BDB: "lowest-moon"

Strong’s (H8483): apparently from the plural masculine of H8482 (תַּחְתִּי) or H8478 (תַּחַת) and H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ); lower (ones) monthly

First in: 2 Samuel 24:6 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Samuel 24:6. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Site today: Tell Nebi Mend.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Kedesh; Near Mount Hermon.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Samuel 24:6. Open the verse

Tamar תָּמָר1 placeCity or town. "palm-tree" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tamarתָּמָר

Say it: ta-mar

BDB: "palm-tree"

Strong’s (H8559): the same as H8558 (תָּמָר)

First in: Ezekiel 47:18 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: En Hazeva.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Mezad Tamar; En Tamar.
OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Ezekiel 47:18. Open the verse

Tappuah תַּפּוּחַ2 placesfountain of an apple-tree (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tappuahתַּפּוּחַ

Say it: tap-pu-ach

Strong’s (H8599): the same as H8598 (תַּפּוּחַ)

First in: Joshua 12:17 Open the verse

Hebrew · En-tappuahעֵין תַּפּוּחַ

Say it: en tap-pu-ach

Strong’s (H5887): from H5869 (עַיִן) and H8598 (תַּפּוּחַ); fountain of an apple-tree

First in: Joshua 17:7 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Other names: En-tappuah.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Ephraim (Joshua 16:8); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Manasseh (Joshua 17:7).
Site today: Tell Abu Zarad.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 12:17. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:34).
Site today: Bayt Nattif.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Artuf; Khirbet Shumeila; Khirbet Umm Jina.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:34. Open the verse

Taralah תַּרְאֲלָה1 placeCity or town. "reeling" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Taralahתַּרְאֲלָה

Say it: tar-a-lah

BDB: "reeling"

Strong’s (H8634): probably for H8653 (תַּרְעֵלָה); a reeling

First in: Joshua 18:27 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:27).
Site today: Khirbet Erha.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Tililiya; Beit Irza.
OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 18:27. Open the verse

Tarshish תַּרְשִׁישׁ1 placeIsland. "yellow jasper" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tarshishתַּרְשִׁישׁ

Say it: tar-shish

King James Version spelling: Tharshish

BDB: "yellow jasper"

Strong’s (H8659): probably the same as H8658 (תַּרְשִׁישׁ) (as the region of the stone, or the reverse)

First in: 1 Kings 10:22 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Island or Land or region or City or town.
Region: The land of Benjamin.
Same place as: Tartessos.
Site today: Huelva.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Sardinia; The same place as Carthage; Cádiz.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 20 verses. First named in 1 Kings 10:22. Open the verse

Tarsus Ταρσός1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · TarsusΤαρσός

Say it: Tarsos

Strong’s (G5019): perhaps the same as (a flat basket)

First in: Acts 9:30 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tarsus.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Acts 9:11. Open the verse

Tekoa תְּקוֹעַ1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tekoaתְּקוֹעַ

Say it: te-qo-a

Strong’s (H8620): a form of H8619 (תָּקוֹעַ)

First in: 2 Samuel 14:2 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet Teku’a.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 14 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 14:2. Open the verse

Tel-abib תֵּל אָבִיב1 placeCity or town. "mound of the flood" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tel-abibתֵּל אָבִיב

Say it: tel a-viv

BDB: "mound of the flood"

Strong’s (H8512): from H8510 (תֵּל) and H24 (אָבִיב); mound of green growth

First in: Ezekiel 3:15 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Nippur.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Near the Chebar.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 3:15. Open the verse

Telaim טְלָאִים1 place"lambs" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Telaimטְלָאִים

Say it: te-la-im

BDB: "lambs"

Strong’s (H2923): from the plural of H2922 (טְלָא); lambs

First in: 1 Samuel 15:4 Open the verse

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 15:4. Open the verse

Telassar תְּלַאשָּׂ֑ר1 placeCity or town. "Assyrian hill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Telassarתְּלַאשָּׂ֑ר

Say it: te-las-sar

King James Version spelling: Thelasar

BDB: "Assyrian hill"

Strong’s (H8515): or תְּלַשַּׂר; of foreign derivation

First in: 2 Kings 19:12 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Til Barsip.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Til Assuri; Tal Afar.
OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 2 Kings 19:12. Open the verse

Telem טֶ֫לֶם1 placeCity or town. "oppression" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Telemטֶ֫לֶם

Say it: te-lem

BDB: "oppression"

Strong’s (H2928): from an unused root meaning to break up or treat violently; oppression

First in: Joshua 15:24 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:24).
Site today: Khirbet Abu Tulul.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Umm es Salafe; Horbat Rahba; Khirbet ez Zeifeh.
OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:24. Open the verse

Tel-harsha תֵּל חַרְשָׁא1 placeCity or town. "mound of the deaf mute" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tel-harshaתֵּל חַרְשָׁא

Say it: tel char-sah

King James Version spelling: Tel-harsa

BDB: "mound of the deaf mute"

Strong’s (H8521): from H8510 (תֵּל) and the feminine of H2798 (חֲרָשִׁים); mound of workmanship

First in: Ezra 2:59 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Nippur.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 3 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Ezra 2:59. Open the verse

Tel-melah תֵּל מֶ֫לַח1 placeCity or town. "mound of salt" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tel-melahתֵּל מֶ֫לַח

Say it: tel me-lach

BDB: "mound of salt"

Strong’s (H8528): from H8510 (תֵּל) and H4417 (מֶלַח); mound of salt

First in: Ezra 2:59 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Nippur.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Thelme.
OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Ezra 2:59. Open the verse

Tema תֵּימָא1 placeCity or town. "desert" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Temaתֵּימָא

Say it: te-ma

BDB: "desert"

Strong’s (H8485): or תֵּמָא; probably of foreign derivation

First in: Job 6:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tayma.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Job 6:19. Open the verse

Teman תֵּימָן1 placeLand or region. "south" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Temanתֵּימָן

Say it: te-man

BDB: "south"

Strong’s (H8487): or תֵּמָן; the same as H8486 (תֵּימָן)

First in: Jeremiah 49:7 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region or City or town.
Region: Edom.
Site today: The area around Bozrah.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tawilan; The same place as Edom; The same place as Bozrah.
OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.
Named in 6 verses. First named in Jeremiah 49:7. Open the verse

Terah תֶּ֫רַח1 placeCamp on the journey. "station" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Terahתֶּ֫רַח

Say it: te-rach

King James Version spelling: Tarah

BDB: "station"

Strong’s (H8646): of uncertain derivation

First in: Numbers 33:27 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Camp on the journey.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Mithkah.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:27. Open the verse

Thebes נֹא1 placeCity or town. "disrupting" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Thebesנֹא

Say it: no

King James Version spelling: No

BDB: "disrupting"

Strong’s (H4996): of Egyptian origin

First in: Jeremiah 46:25 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Thebes.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Jeremiah 46:25. Open the verse

Thebez תֵּבֵץ1 placeCity or town. "conspicuous" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Thebezתֵּבֵץ

Say it: te-vets

BDB: "conspicuous"

Strong’s (H8405): from the same as H948 (בּוּץ); whiteness

First in: Judges 9:50 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tubas.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Tirzah.
OpenBible.info draws on 23 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Judges 9:50. Open the verse

Thessalonica Θεσσαλονίκη1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · ThessalonicaΘεσσαλονίκη

Say it: Thessalonikē

Strong’s (G2332): from (a Thessalian) and G3529 (νίκη)

First in: Acts 17:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Thessaloniki.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- Thessalonica was founded in 316 B.C. The city today is called Thessaloniki (formerly Salonika). Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Thessaloniki summary".
- In 146 B.C. it became the capital of the Roman province of Macedonia and grew to great importance. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Thessaloniki summary".
- Britannica dates Paul's visit to about A.D. 49 or 50. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Thessaloniki summary".
- It was under Ottoman rule from 1430 to 1912. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Thessaloniki summary".
Named in 11 verses. First named in Acts 17:1. Open the verse

Three Taverns1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · Three Taverns

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): τρεῖς, τρία (G5140), Ταβέρναι (G4999).

First in: Acts 28:15 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Three Taverns.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 28:15. Open the verse

Thyatira Θυάτειρα1 placeCity or town.

The name in Greek

Greek · ThyatiraΘυάτειρα

Say it: Thuateira

Strong’s (G2363): of uncertain derivation

First in: Acts 16:14 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Akhisar.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Acts 16:14. Open the verse

Tiberias — another name of Rakkath (O to R page).

Tibhath טִבְחַת1 placeCity or town. "extension" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tibhathטִבְחַת

Say it: tiv-chat

BDB: "extension"

Strong’s (H2880): from H2878 (טִבְחָה); slaughter

First in: 1 Chronicles 18:8 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In the region between Baalbek and Kadesh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: In the Beqaa Valley; Tell Dalhamiya; Near Zobah.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 18:8. Open the verse

Tigris חִדֶּ֫קֶל1 placeRiver. "rapid" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tigrisחִדֶּ֫קֶל

Say it: chid-de-qel

King James Version spelling: Hiddekel

BDB: "rapid"

Strong’s (H2313): probably of foreign origin

First in: Genesis 2:14 Open the verse

The place

Kind: River.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tigris River.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 2:14. Open the verse

Timnah תִּמְנָה2 places"portion" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Timnahתִּמְנָה

Say it: tim-nah

King James Version spelling: Timnath

BDB: "portion"

Strong’s (H8553): from H4487 (מָנָה); a portion assigned

First in: Genesis 38:12 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Philistia; named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:10); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:43).
Site today: Tel Batash.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Horbat Timna.
OpenBible.info draws on 36 reference books for this place.
Named in 10 verses. First named in Genesis 38:12. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:57).
Site today: Near Maon.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Umm Lasafa; Khirbet et Tabbaneh; Khirbet Abu Shaban.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:57. Open the verse

Timnath-heres תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס1 placeCity or town. portion of (the) sun (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Timnath-heresתִּמְנַת חֶרֶס

Say it: tim-nat che-res

Strong’s (H8556): or תִּמְנַת סֶרַח; from H8553 (תִּמְנָה) and H2775 (חֶרֶס); portion of (the) sun

First in: Judges 2:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Timnath-serahתִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח

Say it: tim-nat se-rach

Strong’s (H8556): or תִּמְנַת סֶרַח; from H8553 (תִּמְנָה) and H2775 (חֶרֶס); portion of (the) sun

First in: Joshua 19:50 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Timnath-serah.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet Tibnah.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 29 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 19:50. Open the verse

Timnath-serah — another name of Timnath-heres.

Tiphsah תִּפְסַח2 places"cross over" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tiphsahתִּפְסַח

Say it: tiph-sach

BDB: "cross over"

Strong’s (H8607): from H6452 (פָּסַח); ford

First in: 1 Kings 4:24 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Thapsacus.
Site today: Dibseh.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Kings 4:24. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Tappuah.
Site today: Tell Abu Zarad.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Tafsah.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Kings 15:16. Open the verse

Tirzah תִּרְצָה1 placeCity or town. "favourable" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tirzahתִּרְצָה

Say it: tir-tsah

BDB: "favourable"

Strong’s (H8656): from H7521 (רָצָה); delightsomeness

First in: Joshua 12:24 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tell el Farah.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 37 reference books for this place.
Named in 13 verses. First named in Joshua 12:24. Open the verse

Tishbe תִּשְׁבֶּה1 placeCity or town.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tishbeתִּשְׁבֶּה

Say it: tish-beh

Strong’s (H8453): or תֹּשָׁב; (1 Kings 17:1), from H3427 (יָשַׁב); a dweller (but not outlandish (H5237 (נׇכְרִי))); especially (as distinguished from a native citizen (active participle of H3427 (יָשַׁב)) and a temporary inmate (H1616 (גֵּר)) or mere lodger (H3885 (לוּן)))

First in: 1 Kings 17:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: not a place (social class).
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 6 verses. First named in 1 Kings 17:1. Open the verse

Tob טוֹב1 placeCity or town. "good" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tobטוֹב

Say it: tov

BDB: "good"

Strong’s (H2897): the same as H2896 (טוֹב); good

First in: Judges 11:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Et Tayibeh.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Iraq al Amir.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Judges 11:3. Open the verse

Tochen תֹּ֫כֶן1 placeCity or town. "measurement" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tochenתֹּ֫כֶן

Say it: to-khen

BDB: "measurement"

Strong’s (H8507): the same as H8506 (תֹּכֶן)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:32 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Ether.
Site today: Khirbet el Ater.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Telem.
OpenBible.info draws on 5 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:32. Open the verse

Tolad תּוֹלָ֑ד1 place"generation" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Toladתּוֹלָ֑ד

Say it: to-lad

BDB: "generation"

Strong’s (H8434): from H3205 (יָלַד); posterity

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:29 Open the verse

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:29. Open the verse

Tophel תֹּ֫פֶל1 placeCity or town. "white" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tophelתֹּ֫פֶל

Say it: to-phel

BDB: "white"

Strong’s (H8603): from the same as H8602 (תָּפֵל); quagmire

First in: Deuteronomy 1:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tafila.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: In the region between Punon and Zered.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Deuteronomy 1:1. Open the verse

Topheth תֹּ֫פֶת1 placeAltar. "place of fire" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tophethתֹּ֫פֶת

Say it: to-phet

King James Version spelling: Tophet

BDB: "place of fire"

Strong’s (H8612): the same as H8611 (תֹּפֶת)

First in: 2 Kings 23:10 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Tophettehתׇּפְתֶּה

Say it: toph-teh

Strong’s (H8613): probably a form of H8612 (תֹּפֶת)

First in: Isaiah 30:33 Open the verse

Hebrew · Valley of Hinnom

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): הִנֹּם (H2011), גַּיְא (H1516).

First in: Joshua 15:8 Open the verse

Hebrew · Valley of Baca

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): בָּכָא (H1056), עֵ֫מֶק (H6010).

First in: Psalm 84:6 Open the verse

Hebrew · Valley of Slaughter

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): הֲרֵגָה (H2028), גַּיְא (H1516).

First in: Jeremiah 7:32 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Altar.
Other names: Tophetteh, Valley of Hinnom, Valley of the Son of Hinnom, Valley of Slaughter, Valley of Baca.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In the Valley of Hinnom.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 17 verses. First named in Joshua 15:8. Open the verse

Tophetteh — another name of Topheth.

Tower of Eder מִגְדַּל־עֵ֫דֶר1 placeCity or town. "tower of the flock" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · tower of Ederמִגְדַּל־עֵ֫דֶר

Say it: mig-dal-e-der

BDB: "tower of the flock"

Strong’s (H4029): from H4026 (מִגְדָּל) and H5739 (עֵדֶר); tower of a flock

First in: Genesis 35:21 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet es Siyar el Ghanam.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as the City of David; Khirbet el Bira.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Genesis 35:21. Open the verse

Tower of Hananel1 placeBuilding.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tower of Hananel

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): חֲנַנְאֵל (H2606), מִגְדָּל (H4026).

First in: Nehemiah 3:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Building.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Antonia Fortress.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Nehemiah 3:1. Open the verse

Tower of the Hundred1 placeBuilding.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tower of the Hundred

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מִגְדָּל (H4026), מֵאָה (H3968).

First in: Nehemiah 3:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Building.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near the Tower of Hananel.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Nehemiah 3:1. Open the verse

Tower of the Ovens1 placeBuilding.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tower of the Ovens

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): תַּנּוּר (H8574), מִגְדָּל (H4026).

First in: Nehemiah 3:11 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Building.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Nehemiah 3:11. Open the verse

Trachonitis Τραχωνῖτις1 placeLand or region. rough district (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · TrachonitisΤραχωνῖτις

Say it: Trachōnitis

Strong’s (G5139): from a derivative of G5138 (τραχύς); rough district

First in: Luke 3:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Lajat.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Luke 3:1. Open the verse

Travelers, Valley of — see Valley of the Travelers.

Troas Τρωάς1 placeCity or town. the Troad (or plain of Troy) (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · TroasΤρωάς

Say it: Trōas

Strong’s (G5174): from (a Trojan); the Troad (or plain of Troy)

First in: Acts 16:8 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Alexandria Troas.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 6 verses. First named in Acts 16:8. Open the verse

Trogyllium Τρωγύλλιον1 placeHeadland.

The name in Greek

Greek · TrogylliumΤρωγύλλιον

Say it: Trōgullion

Strong’s (G5175): of uncertain derivation

First in: Acts 20:15 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Headland.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Cape Mycale.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Acts 20:15. Open the verse

Tubal תּוּבַל1 placeLand or region. "thou shall be brought" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Tubalתּוּבַל

Say it: tu-val

BDB: "thou shall be brought"

Strong’s (H8422): or תֻּבַל; probably of foreign derivation

First in: Isaiah 66:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tabal.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Isaiah 66:19. Open the verse

Tyre צֹר1 placeCity or town. "a rock" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Tyreצֹר

Say it: tsor

King James Version spelling: Tyrus

BDB: "a rock"

Strong’s (H6865): or צוֹר; the same as H6864 (צֹר); a rock

First in: Joshua 19:29 Open the verse

Greek · TyreΤύριος

Say it: Turios

Strong’s (G5183): from G5184 (Τύρος); a Tyrian

First in: Acts 12:20 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · TyreΤύρος

Say it: Turos

Strong’s (G5184): of Hebrew origin (H6865): Tyrus (i.e. Tsor), a place in Palestine

BDB, for the Hebrew name צֹר (H6865): "a rock"

First in: Matthew 11:21 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:29).
Site today: Tyre.
How sure: No real doubt.
History
- Tyre was a great Phoenician sea port that founded prosperous colonies, among them Cadiz and Carthage. By legend, purple dye was first made there. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Tyre".
- In the 500s B.C. Tyre held out against a 13-year siege by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Tyre summary".
- It fell to Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., after he blocked the strait with a dike. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Tyre summary"; UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Tyre".
- Its main remains are from Roman times. It was added to the World Heritage List in 1984. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, "Tyre".
Named in 56 verses. First named in Joshua 19:29. Open the verse

U

10 names.

Ulai אוּלַי1 placeRiver. "my leaders (mighties)" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ulaiאוּלַי

Say it: u-lay

BDB: "my leaders (mighties)"

Strong’s (H195): of Persian derivation

First in: Daniel 8:2 Open the verse

The place

Kind: River.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Ulai canal.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Karkheh River; Karun River.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Daniel 8:2. Open the verse

Ummah עֻמָּה1 placeCity or town. "union" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ummahעֻמָּה

Say it: um-mah

BDB: "union"

Strong’s (H5981): the same as H5980 (עֻמָּה); association

First in: Joshua 19:30 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Asher (Joshua 19:30).
Same place as: Acco.
Site today: Tel Akko.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:30. Open the verse

Uphaz אוּפָז1 placeIsland. "desire of fine gold" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Uphazאוּפָז

Say it: u-phaz

BDB: "desire of fine gold"

Strong’s (H210): perhaps a corruption of H211 (אוֹפִיר)

First in: Jeremiah 10:9 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Island or Mine or Land or region or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Ophir.
Site today: Southwestern Arabia.
How sure: Uncertain.
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Jeremiah 10:9. Open the verse

Upper Gulloth1 placeSpring.

The place

Kind: Spring.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: Gulloth-mayim.
Site today: Near Khirbet Rabud.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 15:19. Open the verse

Upper Pool1 placePool.

The place

Kind: Pool.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 3 verses. First named in 2 Kings 18:17. Open the verse

Ur אוּר1 placeLand or region. "flame" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Urאוּר

Say it: ur

BDB: "flame"

Strong’s (H218): the same as H217 (אוּר)

First in: Genesis 11:28 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tell el Muqayyar.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Urfa; The same place as Ura; Urartu.
OpenBible.info draws on 36 reference books for this place.
History
- Ur was a city of Sumer, in the south of ancient Mesopotamia, near the Euphrates River. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Ur".
- The city was given to the Sumerian moon god, Nanna. Source: Penn Museum, Expedition Magazine, "City of the Moon".
- Some of its best-kept buildings, among them the ziggurat (a stepped temple tower), date from the Third Dynasty of Ur, in the 22nd and 21st centuries B.C. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Ur".
- From 1922 to 1934 the Penn Museum and the British Museum dug at Ur together, led by Leonard Woolley. Their most famous find was the Royal Cemetery. Source: Penn Museum, Expedition Magazine, "City of the Moon".
Named in 4 verses. First named in Genesis 11:28. Open the verse

Uz עוּץ1 placeLand or region. "wooded" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Uzעוּץ

Say it: uts

BDB: "wooded"

Strong’s (H5780): apparently from H5779 (עוּץ); consultation

First in: Job 1:1 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Edom.
Site today: In Edom.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Wadi Sirhan; The same place as Hauran; The same place as the Negeb.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Job 1:1. Open the verse

Uzal אוּזָל1 placeMountain. "I shall be flooded" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Uzalאוּזָל

Say it: u-zal

BDB: "I shall be flooded"

Strong’s (H187): of uncertain derivation

First in: Ezekiel 27:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Mountain or Land or region or City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Sanaa.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Izalla; Azalla; Tur Abdin.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 27:19. Open the verse

Uzza1 placeGarden.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · garden of Uzza

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): עֻזָּא (H5798), גַּן (H1588).

First in: 2 Kings 21:18 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Garden.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in 2 Kings 21:18. Open the verse

Uzzen-sheerah אֻזֵּן שֶׁאֱרָה1 placeCity or town. "portion of Sherah" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Uzzen-sheerahאֻזֵּן שֶׁאֱרָה

Say it: uz-zen she-e-rah

King James Version spelling: Uzzen-sherah

BDB: "portion of Sherah"

Strong’s (H242): from H238 (אָזַן) and H7609 (שֶׁאֱרָה); plot of Sheerah (i.e. settled by him)

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:24 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Lower Beth-horon.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Beit Sira.
OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:24. Open the verse

V

28 names.

Valley Gate גַּיְא1 placeGate.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley Gateגַּיְא

Say it: gay

Strong’s (H1516): or (shortened) גַּי; probably (by transmutation) from the same root as H1466 (גֵּוָה) (abbreviated)

First in: 2 Chronicles 26:9 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Gate.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Crowfoot and Fitzgerald excavation site; Jaffa Gate.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in 2 Chronicles 26:9. Open the verse

Valley of Achor1 placeValley. The Bible tells how this place got its name.

“And they raised over him a great heap of stones, unto this day; and Jehovah turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.”

The Bible says: Joshua 7:26 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Achor

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): עָכוֹר (H5911), עֵ֫מֶק (H6010).

First in: Joshua 7:24 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Al Buqay’ah.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Wadi Qelt; Wadi Nu’eima.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Joshua 7:24. Open the verse

Valley of Aven1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Aven

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): אָ֫וֶן (H206), בִּקְעָה (H1237).

First in: Amos 1:5 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: The area around Baalbek.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Wadi Qelt; The same place as Beth-eden.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Amos 1:5. Open the verse

Valley of Baca — another name of Topheth.

Valley of Beracah1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Beracah

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): בְּרָכָה (H1294), עֵ֫מֶק (H6010).

First in: 2 Chronicles 20:26 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Wadi el Arrub.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Region around Khirbet Bereikut; El Baq’a; Wadi ar Rashrash.
OpenBible.info draws on 21 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 20:26. Open the verse

Valley of Decision1 placeValley.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: the Valley of Jehoshaphat.
Site today: Valley of Jehoshaphat.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joel 3:14. Open the verse

Valley of Elah1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Elah

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): אֵלָה (H425), עֵ֫מֶק (H6010).

First in: 1 Samuel 17:2 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Valley of Elah.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 3 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 17:2. Open the verse

Valley of Eshcol1 placeValley. The Bible tells how this place got its name.

“That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the children of Israel cut down from thence.”

The Bible says: Numbers 13:24 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Eshcol

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): אֶשְׁכֹּל (H812), נַ֫חַל (H5158).

First in: Numbers 13:23 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Hebron.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Region around Burj el Haska; Region around Ain Eshkali; Near Mamre.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Numbers 13:23. Open the verse

Valley of Hamon-gog1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Hamon-gog

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): הֲמוֹן גּוֹג (H1996), גַּיְא (H1516).

First in: Ezekiel 39:11 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Abarim.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: In the Transjordan; The same place as the Valley of Jezreel; Hinnom Valley.
OpenBible.info draws on 8 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Ezekiel 39:11. Open the verse

Valley of Hebron1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Hebron

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): חֶבְרוֹן (H2275), עֵ֫מֶק (H6010).

First in: Genesis 37:14 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Valley of Hebron.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Genesis 37:14. Open the verse

Valley of Hinnom — another name of Topheth.

Valley of Iphtahel1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Iphtahel

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): יִפְתַּח־אֵל (H3317), גַּיְא (H1516).

First in: Joshua 19:14 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Wadi el Melek.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Wadi Abbelin; Region around Khirbet Shifat; Beit Netofa Valley.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 19:14. Open the verse

Valley of Jehoshaphat — another name of Kidron (J to L page).

Valley of Jericho1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Jericho

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): יְרִיחוֹ (H3405), בִּקְעָה (H1237).

First in: Deuteronomy 34:3 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Valley of Jericho.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Deuteronomy 34:3. Open the verse

Valley of Jezreel1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Jezreel

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): יִזְרְעֶאל (H3157), עֵ֫מֶק (H6010).

First in: Joshua 17:16 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Jezreel Valley.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Joshua 17:16. Open the verse

Valley of Lebanon1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Lebanon

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): לְבָנוֹן (H3844), בִּקְעָה (H1237).

First in: Joshua 11:17 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Beqaa Valley.
How sure: No real doubt.
Other sites proposed: Upper Huleh Valley.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 11:17. Open the verse

Valley of Mizpeh מִצְפָּה1 placeValley. "watchtower" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Mizpeh

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מִצְפֶּה (H4708), בִּקְעָה (H1237).

First in: Joshua 11:8 Open the verse

Hebrew · Mizpahמִצְפָּה

Say it: mits-pah

King James Version spelling: Mizpeh

BDB: "watchtower"

Strong’s (H4709): feminine of H4708 (מִצְפֶּה)

First in: Joshua 11:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Valley.
Other names: Mizpah.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: The area around Mizpah.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 11:3. Open the verse

Valley of Rephaim1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Rephaim

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): רְפָאִים (H7497), עֵ֫מֶק (H6010).

First in: Joshua 15:8 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Valley of Rephaim.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 8 verses. First named in Joshua 15:8. Open the verse

Valley of Salt1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Salt

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): מֶ֫לַח (H4417), גַּיְא (H1516).

First in: 2 Samuel 8:13 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Es Sebkha.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Wadi el Milh; The same place as Ge-harashim; Wadi Arabah.
OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in 2 Samuel 8:13. Open the verse

Valley of Shittim1 placeRiver.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Shittim

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): שִׁטִּים (H7851), נַ֫חַל (H5158).

First in: Joel 3:18 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: River.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Wadi en Nar.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as the Kidron; Near Shittim.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joel 3:18. Open the verse

Valley of Siddim1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Siddim

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): שִׂדִּים (H7708), עֵ֫מֶק (H6010).

First in: Genesis 14:3 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: South of the Lisan.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Genesis 14:3. Open the verse

Valley of Slaughter — another name of Topheth.

Valley of Sorek1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Sorek

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): שֹׂרֵק (H7796), נַ֫חַל (H5158).

First in: Judges 16:4 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Nahal Sorek.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Judges 16:4. Open the verse

Valley of the Son of Hinnom — another name of Topheth.

Valley of the Travelers1 placeNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of the Travelers

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): עָבַר (H5674), גַּיְא (H1516).

First in: Ezekiel 39:11 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 39:11. Open the verse

Valley of Zeboim1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Zeboim

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): צְבֹעִים (H6650), גַּיְא (H1516).

First in: 1 Samuel 13:18 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Wadi Abu ed Diba.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Nahal Mikhmash; Wadi al Juththa; Wadi Shaqq ad Dab.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 13:18. Open the verse

Valley of Zephathah1 placeValley.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Valley of Zephathah

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): צְפַ֫תָה (H6859), גַּיְא (H1516).

First in: 2 Chronicles 14:10 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Valley.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Wadi Safiyeh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as the Valley of Elah; Wadi el Feranj.
OpenBible.info draws on 16 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 14:10. Open the verse

Vedan וְדָן1 place"and Dan" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Vedanוְדָן

Say it: ve-dan

King James Version spelling: Dan

BDB: "and Dan"

Strong’s (H2051): perhaps for H5730 (עֵדֶן)

First in: Ezekiel 27:19 Open the verse

The place

Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: not given in our sources.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Ezekiel 27:19. Open the verse

W

6 names.

Waheb וָהֵב1 placeCamp on the journey. "now, come on: and do thou give" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Wahebוָהֵב

Say it: va-hev

BDB: "now, come on: and do thou give"

Strong’s (H2052): of uncertain derivation

First in: Numbers 21:14 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Camp on the journey.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Suphah.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Numbers 21:14. Open the verse

Washer's Field1 placeField.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Washer's Field

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): כָּבַס (H3526), שָׂדֶה (H7704).

First in: 2 Kings 18:17 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Field.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near En-rogel.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Gihon; Near the northern wall of Jerusalem.
OpenBible.info draws on 9 reference books for this place.
Named in 3 verses. First named in 2 Kings 18:17. Open the verse

Water Gate מַי1 placeGate. dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense) (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Water Gateמַי

Say it: ma-yim

Strong’s (H4325): dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense)

First in: Nehemiah 3:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Gate.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Nehemiah 3:26. Open the verse

Way of Holiness1 placeRoad.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Way of Holiness

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): קֹ֫דֶשׁ (H6944), דֶּ֫רֶךְ (H1870).

First in: Isaiah 35:8 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Road.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Isaiah 35:8. Open the verse

West Gate1 placeGate.

The place

Kind: Gate.
Region: Not given in our sources.
STEPBible’s list does not give this place, so its Hebrew or Greek letters are not shown.
Same place as: Shallecheth.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as the Parbar.
OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:16. Open the verse

Wildgoats Rocks1 placeOpen country.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Wildgoats' Rocks

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): יָעֵל (H3277), צוּר (H6697).

First in: 1 Samuel 24:2 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The place

Kind: Open country.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Engedi.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 24:2. Open the verse

Y

3 names.

Yeshan — another name of Yeshanah Gate.

Yeshanah Gate יְשָׁנָה1 placeGate. "storage" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Gate of Yeshanahיְשָׁנָה

Say it: ye-sha-nah

BDB: "storage"

Strong’s (H3466): feminine of H3465 (יָשָׁן)

First in: Nehemiah 12:39 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Yeshanיָשָׁן

Say it: ya-shan

Strong’s (H3465): from H3462 (יָשֵׁן)

First in: Nehemiah 3:6 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Gate.
Other names: Yeshan.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In Jerusalem.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Nehemiah 3:6. Open the verse

Yiron יִרְאוֹן1 placeCity or town. "fearing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Yironיִרְאוֹן

Say it: yir-on

King James Version spelling: Iron

BDB: "fearing"

Strong’s (H3375): from H3372 (יָרֵא); fearfulness

First in: Joshua 19:38 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:38).
Site today: Yarun.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:38. Open the verse

Z

39 names.

Zaanan צַאֲנָן1 placeCity or town. "pointed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zaananצַאֲנָן

Say it: tsa-a-nan

BDB: "pointed"

Strong’s (H6630): from the same as H6629 (צֹאן) used denominatively; sheep pasture

First in: Micah 1:11 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Same place as: Zenan.
Site today: Near Tell ed Duweir.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Micah 1:11. Open the verse

Zaanannim צַעֲנַנִּים1 placeCity or town. "removings" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zaanannimצַעֲנַנִּים

Say it: tsa-a-nan-nim

King James Version spelling: Zaanaim

BDB: "removings"

Strong’s (H6815): or (dual) צַעֲנַיִם; plural from H6813 (צָעַן); removals

First in: Joshua 19:33 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:33).
Site today: Hanot Taggarim.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Bessum; Lejjun; Shajarat el Kalb.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 19:33. Open the verse

Zair — another name of Zoar.

Zalmonah צַלְמֹנָה1 placeCamp on the journey. "shady" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zalmonahצַלְמֹנָה

Say it: tsal-mo-nah

BDB: "shady"

Strong’s (H6758): feminine of H6757 (צַלְמָוֶת); shadiness

First in: Numbers 33:41 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Camp on the journey.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Along Wadi es Salmaneh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Rujm Talat az Zalma; Along Wadi Umran; Bir Madhkur.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 33:41. Open the verse

Zanoah זָנוֹחַ2 places"cast off" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zanoahזָנוֹחַ

Say it: za-no-ach

BDB: "cast off"

Strong’s (H2182): from H2186 (זָנַח); rejected

First in: Joshua 15:34 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:34).
Site today: Khirbet Zanu.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 29 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 15:34. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:56).
Site today: Khirbet Beit Amra.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Umm el Amad; Khirbet Bism; Khirbet Bani Dar.
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:56. Open the verse

Zaphon צָפוֹן1 placeCity or town. boreal (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zaphonצָפוֹן

Say it: tsa-phon

Strong’s (H6829): the same as H6828 (צָפוֹן); boreal

First in: Joshua 13:27 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Gad (Joshua 13:27).
Site today: Tell es Sa’idiyeh.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tell el Qos; Tall el Mazar; Khirbet Buweib.
OpenBible.info draws on 28 reference books for this place.
Named in 4 verses. First named in Joshua 13:27. Open the verse

Zarephath צָֽרְפַת1 placeCity or town. refinement (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Zarephathצָֽרְפַת

Say it: tsa-re-phat

Strong’s (H6886): from H6884 (צָרַף); refinement

First in: 1 Kings 17:9 Open the verse

Greek · ZarephathΣάρεπτα

Say it: Sarepta

King James Version spelling: Sarepta

Strong’s (G4558): of Hebrew origin (H6886)

First in: Luke 4:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Sarepta.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 4 verses. First named in 1 Kings 17:9. Open the verse

Zarethan צָֽרְתָן1 placeCity or town. "their distress" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zarethanצָֽרְתָן

Say it: tsa-re-tan

King James Version spelling: Zaretan

BDB: "their distress"

Strong’s (H6891): perhaps for H6868 (צְרֵדָה)

First in: Joshua 3:16 Open the verse

Hebrew · Zererahצְרֵרָה

Say it: tse-re-rah

King James Version spelling: Zererath

Strong’s (H6888): apparently by erroneous transcription for H6868 (צְרֵדָה)

First in: Judges 7:22 Open the verse

Hebrew · Zeredahצְרֵדָה

Say it: tse-re-dah

King James Version spelling: Zeredathah

BDB: "fortress"

Strong’s (H6868): or צְרֵדָתָה; apparently from an unused root meaning to pierce; puncture

First in: 2 Chronicles 4:17 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Zeredah, Zererah.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tell es Sa’idiyeh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Tell Umm Hamad; Tall al Meqbarah; Sleikhat.
OpenBible.info draws on 32 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Joshua 3:16. Open the verse

Zeboiim צְבֹיִים1 placeCity or town. "gazelles" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zeboiimצְבֹיִים

Say it: tse-vo-im

King James Version spelling: Zeboim

BDB: "gazelles"

Strong’s (H6636): or (more correctly) צְבִיִּים; or צְבִיִּם; plural of H6643 (צְבִי); gazelles

First in: Genesis 10:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: In the Valley of Siddim.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Feifa; In the region north of the Dead Sea; Tall Mustah.
OpenBible.info draws on 27 reference books for this place.
Named in 5 verses. First named in Genesis 10:19. Open the verse

Zeboim צְבֹעִים1 placeCity or town. "speckled" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zeboimצְבֹעִים

Say it: tse-vo-im

BDB: "speckled"

Strong’s (H6650): plural of H6641 (צָבוּעַ); hyenas

First in: Nehemiah 11:34 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Khirbet Sabiyeh.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Nehemiah 11:34. Open the verse

Zeboim, Valley of — see Valley of Zeboim.

Zedad צְדָד1 placeCity or town. "mountain side" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zedadצְדָד

Say it: tse-dad

BDB: "mountain side"

Strong’s (H6657): from the same as H6654 (צַד); a siding

First in: Numbers 34:8 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Sadad.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Serada.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Numbers 34:8. Open the verse

Zela צֵלַע1 placeCity or town. "a rib" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zelaצֵלַע

Say it: tse-la

BDB: "a rib"

Strong’s (H6762): the same as H6761 (צֶלַע)

First in: Joshua 18:28 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:28).
Site today: Khirbet Salah.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet Erha.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 18:28. Open the verse

Zelzah צֶלְצַח1 placeCity or town. "shadow" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zelzahצֶלְצַח

Say it: tsel-tsach

BDB: "shadow"

Strong’s (H6766): from H6738 (צֵל) and H6703 (צַח); clear shade

First in: 1 Samuel 10:2 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: none given. OpenBible.info: not a place (describing people rather than a place).
OpenBible.info draws on 17 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 10:2. Open the verse

Zemaraim צְמָרַיִם1 placeCity or town. "double fleece of wool" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mount Zemaraimצְמָרַיִם

Say it: tse-ma-ra-yim

BDB: "double fleece of wool"

Strong’s (H6787): dual of H6785 (צֶמֶר); double fleece

First in: Joshua 18:22 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Benjamin (Joshua 18:22).
Site today: Ras et Tahuneh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Khirbet es Samra; Rammun; Ras ez Zemara.
OpenBible.info draws on 29 reference books for this place.
Named in 2 verses. First named in Joshua 18:22. Open the verse

Zenan צְנָן1 placeCity or town. "pointed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zenanצְנָן

Say it: tse-nan

BDB: "pointed"

Strong’s (H6799): probably for H6630 (צַאֲנָן)

First in: Joshua 15:37 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:37).
Site today: Near Lachish.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Iraq el Kharab; Tel Erani.
OpenBible.info draws on 14 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:37. Open the verse

Zephath — another name of Hormah (H and I page).

Zephathah, Valley of — see Valley of Zephathah.

Zer צֵר1 placeCity or town. "flint" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zerצֵר

Say it: tser

BDB: "flint"

Strong’s (H6863): from H6887 (צָרַר); rock

First in: Joshua 19:35 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:35).
Same place as: Madon.
Site today: Qarn Hattin.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Tyre.
OpenBible.info draws on 13 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:35. Open the verse

Zered זֶ֫רֶד1 placeRiver. "osier brook" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zeredזֶ֫רֶד

Say it: ze-red

King James Version spelling: Zared

BDB: "osier brook"

Strong’s (H2218): from an unused root meaning to be exuberant in growth; lined with shrubbery

First in: Numbers 21:12 Open the verse

The place

Kind: River.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Wadi al Hasa.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 3 verses. First named in Numbers 21:12. Open the verse

Zeredah צְרֵדָה1 placeCity or town. "fortress" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zeredahצְרֵדָה

Say it: tse-re-dah

King James Version spelling: Zereda

BDB: "fortress"

Strong’s (H6868): or צְרֵדָתָה; apparently from an unused root meaning to pierce; puncture

First in: 1 Kings 11:26 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Deir Ghassaneh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Ain Seridah; Khirbet Banat Barr; Surdah.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Kings 11:26. Open the verse

Zererah — another name of Zarethan.

Zereth-shahar צֶרֶת הַשַּׁ֫חַר1 placeCity or town. "splendour of the dawn" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zereth-shaharצֶרֶת הַשַּׁ֫חַר

Say it: tse-ret hash-sha-char

King James Version spelling: Zareth-shahar

BDB: "splendour of the dawn"

Strong’s (H6890): from the same as H6889 (צֶרֶת) and H7837 (שַׁחַר) with the article interposed; splendor of the dawn

First in: Joshua 13:19 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Reuben (Joshua 13:19).
Site today: Callirrhoe.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Ez Zarat; Khirbet Libb; Qarn al Qubish.
OpenBible.info draws on 24 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 13:19. Open the verse

Ziddim צִדִּים1 placeCity or town. "the declivities" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ziddimצִדִּים

Say it: tsid-dim

BDB: "the declivities"

Strong’s (H6661): plural of H6654 (צַד); sides

First in: Joshua 19:35 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Naphtali (Joshua 19:35).
Site today: Hattin.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Tyre; Khirbet Qedish.
OpenBible.info draws on 12 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 19:35. Open the verse

Ziklag צִקְלַג1 placeCity or town. "winding" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ziklagצִקְלַג

Say it: tsiq-lag

BDB: "winding"

Strong’s (H6860): or צִיקלַג; (1 Chronicles 12:1,20), of uncertain derivation

First in: Joshua 15:31 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Philistia; named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:31); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Simeon (Joshua 19:5).
Site today: Tell esh Sharia.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: Tel Halif; Tel Beer Sheva; Khirbet a Ra’i.
OpenBible.info draws on 40 reference books for this place.
Named in 12 verses. First named in Joshua 15:31. Open the verse

Zimri זִמְרִי1 placeLand or region. "my music" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zimriזִמְרִי

Say it: zim-ri

BDB: "my music"

Strong’s (H2174): from H2167 (זָמַר); musical

First in: Jeremiah 25:25 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Near Elam.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Near Lake Urmia.
OpenBible.info draws on 7 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Jeremiah 25:25. Open the verse

Zin צִן1 placeLand or region. "flat" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zinצִן

Say it: tsin

BDB: "flat"

Strong’s (H6790): from an unused root meaning to prick; a crag

First in: Numbers 13:21 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Zin Desert.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 25 reference books for this place.
Named in 9 verses. First named in Numbers 13:21. Open the verse

Zion — another name of Jerusalem (J to L page).

Zior צִיעֹר1 placeCity or town. "smallness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ziorצִיעֹר

Say it: tsi-or

BDB: "smallness"

Strong’s (H6730): from H6819 (צָעַר); small

First in: Joshua 15:54 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:54).
Site today: Near Hebron.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Sair.
OpenBible.info draws on 19 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:54. Open the verse

Ziph זִיף2 places"battlement" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ziphזִיף

Say it: ziph

BDB: "battlement"

Strong’s (H2128): from the same as H2203 (זֶפֶת); flowing

First in: Joshua 15:24 Open the verse

The 2 places with this name

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:24).
Site today: Khirbet ez Zeifeh.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Mezad Refed; Khirbet Kuseife.
OpenBible.info draws on 22 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Joshua 15:24. Open the verse
Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:55).
Site today: Tell Zif.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 34 reference books for this place.
Named in 10 verses. First named in Joshua 15:55. Open the verse

Ziphron זִפְרֹן1 placeCity or town. "fragrance" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ziphronזִפְרֹן

Say it: ziph-ron

BDB: "fragrance"

Strong’s (H2202): from an unused root (meaning to be fragrant)

First in: Numbers 34:9 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Huwwarin.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: Zifran; Al Zaafaraniyah.
OpenBible.info draws on 11 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Numbers 34:9. Open the verse

Ziz צִיץ1 placeLand or region. "flower" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zizצִיץ

Say it: tsits

BDB: "flower"

Strong’s (H6732): the same as H6731 (צִיץ); bloom

First in: 2 Chronicles 20:16 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region or Stream bed (wadi).
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Wadi Hasasah.
How sure: Likely.
Other sites proposed: The same place as Engedi.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 2 Chronicles 20:16. Open the verse

Zoan צֹ֫עַן1 placeCity or town. "place of departure" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zoanצֹ֫עַן

Say it: tso-an

BDB: "place of departure"

Strong’s (H6814): of Egyptian derivation

First in: Numbers 13:22 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: The Bible says “Zoan in Egypt” (Numbers 13:22).
Site today: Tanis.
How sure: No real doubt.
Named in 7 verses. First named in Numbers 13:22. Open the verse

Zoar צֹ֫עַר1 placeCity or town. "insignificance" (BDB)

“Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do anything till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.”

The Bible says: Genesis 19:22 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zoarצֹ֫עַר

Say it: tso-ar

BDB: "insignificance"

Strong’s (H6820): from H6819 (צָעַר); little

First in: Genesis 13:10 Open the verse

Hebrew · Belaבֶּ֫לַע

Say it: be-la

BDB: "destruction"

Strong’s (H1106): the same as H1105 (בֶּלַע)

First in: Genesis 14:2 Open the verse

Hebrew · Zairצָעִיר

Say it: tsa-ir

Strong’s (H6811): the same as H6810 (צָעִיר)

First in: 2 Kings 8:21 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Other names: Bela, Zair.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Al Safi.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: In the Valley of Siddim; In the region north of the Dead Sea; Tell al Sheikh Isa.
OpenBible.info draws on 40 reference books for this place.
Named in 10 verses. First named in Genesis 13:10. Open the verse

Zobah צוֹבָא1 placeLand or region. "station" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zobahצוֹבָא

Say it: tso-va

King James Version spelling: Zoba

BDB: "station"

Strong’s (H6678): or צוֹבָה; or צֹבָה; from an unused root meaning to station; a station

First in: 1 Samuel 14:47 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hamath-zobahחֲמַת צוֹבָה

Say it: cha-mat tso-vah

Strong’s (H2578): from H2574 (חֲמָת) and H6678 (צוֹבָא); Chamath of Tsobah; probably the same as H2574 (חֲמָת)

First in: 2 Chronicles 8:3 Open the verse

Hebrew · Zobah-Hamath

Made of these words (each as the dictionary gives it): צוֹבָא (H6678), חֲמָת (H2574).

First in: 1 Chronicles 18:3 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Other names: Zobah-Hamath, Hamath-zobah.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Zobah.
How sure: No real doubt.
OpenBible.info draws on 20 reference books for this place.
Named in 13 verses. First named in 1 Samuel 14:47. Open the verse

Zobah-Hamath — another name of Zobah.

Zophim צֹפִים1 placeOpen country. "watchers" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zophimצֹפִים

Say it: tso-phim

BDB: "watchers"

Strong’s (H6839): plural of active participle of H6822 (צָפָה); watchers

First in: Numbers 23:14 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Open country.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: Tila as Safa.
How sure: Uncertain.
Other sites proposed: On Pisgah.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in Numbers 23:14. Open the verse

Zorah צׇרְעָה1 placeCity or town. "hornet" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zorahצׇרְעָה

Say it: tsor-ah

King James Version spelling: Zoreah

BDB: "hornet"

Strong’s (H6881): apparently another form for H6880 (צִרְעָה)

First in: Joshua 15:33 Open the verse

The place

Kind: City or town.
Region: Named in Joshua’s account of the land of Judah (Joshua 15:33); named in Joshua’s account of the land of Dan (Joshua 19:41).
Site today: Tel Tzora.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 36 reference books for this place.
Named in 10 verses. First named in Joshua 15:33. Open the verse

Zuph צוּף1 placeLand or region. "honeycomb" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Zuphצוּף

Say it: tsuph

BDB: "honeycomb"

Strong’s (H6689): or צוֹפַי; or צִיף; from H6688 (צוּף); honey-comb

First in: 1 Samuel 9:5 Open the verse

The place

Kind: Land or region.
Region: Not given in our sources.
Site today: The area around Ramathaim-zophim.
How sure: Likely.
OpenBible.info draws on 15 reference books for this place.
Named in 1 verse. First named in 1 Samuel 9:5. Open the verse