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Azem

עֶצֶם/AY-zem/

“Bone or strength”

Summary

A city in the extreme south of Judah, later assigned to Simeon.

☩Southern Border City

Azem (also spelled Ezem) was a city in the Negev, the southernmost region of Judah. It was originally allocated to Judah but later reassigned to Simeon, whose territory was carved from Judah's. The site has been identified with Umm el-Azam.

Key verses:Joshua 15:29Joshua 19:31 Chronicles 4:29

Related Verses2 mentions

Joshua· 2 verses

15:2919:3

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Azem," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Azem," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).