Ziph (2)
Ziph is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Khirbet ez Zeifeh. The name means “this mouth or mouthful; falsehood.”
Where is Ziph?
Approx. 30.9968, 34.9819 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Khirbet ez Zeifeh | settlement | Medium |
| Mezad Refed | settlement | Low |
| Khirbet Kuseife | settlement | Low |
Ziph in the Bible dictionary
A city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:55), identified with the uninhabited ruins of Tell ez-Zif, about 5 miles south-east of Hebron. Here David hid himself during his wanderings (1 Sam. 23:19; Ps. 54, title).
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Ziph
- Joshua 15:24
Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,