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Ziddim

צִדִּים/ZID-dim/

“The sides or slopes”

Summary

A fortified city in the territory of Naphtali, possibly identical with or adjacent to Zer.

☩Location

Ziddim was one of the fortified cities allotted to the tribe of Naphtali. It is listed with Zer and Hammath, suggesting it was located near the western shores of the Sea of Galilee. Some scholars suggest Ziddim and Zer should be read as a compound name 'Ziddim-zer.'

Key verses:Joshua 19:35

Related Verses1 mention

Joshua· 1 verse

19:35

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ziddim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Ziddim," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).