Zoan
/ZOH-an/
Summary
An ancient Egyptian city in the eastern Nile Delta, one of the oldest cities in Egypt, called Tanis by the Greeks.
☩Ancient City
Zoan was located in the northeastern part of the Nile Delta and was one of Egypt's most ancient cities, built seven years after Hebron. It served at times as a royal residence of the Pharaohs and was prominent during the period of the Exodus.
Key verses:Numbers 13:22Isaiah 19:11Isaiah 19:13
☩Biblical References
The Psalms commemorate that the 'field of Zoan' was where God performed his wonders against Egypt, referring to the plagues. The prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel mention Zoan when pronouncing judgment on Egypt, calling its princes foolish for their failed counsel.
Key verses:Psalm 78:12Psalm 78:43Ezekiel 30:14
Related Verses7 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Zoan," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Zoan," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).