Achzib (2)
Achzib is a settlement mentioned in 2 verses. Its most likely location is Tel Achziv. The name means “liar; lying; one that runs.”
Where is Achzib?
Approx. 33.0483, 35.1027 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Achziv | settlement | High |
Achzib in the Bible dictionary
A town in the Shephelah, or plain country of Judah (Josh. 15:44); probably the same as Chezib of Gen. 38:5 = Ain Kezbeh.
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Verses that mention Achzib
- Joshua 19:29
And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib:
- Judges 1:31
Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob: