Ziph
זִיף/ZIFF/
“Flowing or refining”
Summary
The name of two towns in Judah and a personal name, most notably a wilderness region where David hid from Saul.
☩Ziph in the Hill Country
This Ziph was located in the hill country of Judah, southeast of Hebron. Its wilderness became famous as one of David's hiding places during Saul's pursuit. The Ziphites twice betrayed David's location to Saul, but on both occasions David escaped. The site is identified with Tell Zif, about four miles southeast of Hebron.
Key verses:Joshua 15:551 Samuel 23:14-241 Samuel 26:1-2
☩Ziph in the Negev
A second Ziph was located in the extreme south of Judah, listed among the towns of the Negev district. This location is distinct from the hill country Ziph and remains unidentified.
Key verses:Joshua 15:24
Related Verses9 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ziph," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Ziph," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).