Zuph
Zuph is a region mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is about 10 km around Ramathaim-zophim. The name means “that beholds, observes, watches; roof; covering.”
Where is Zuph?
Approx. 31.8543, 35.2316 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| about 10 km around Ramathaim-zophim | region | Medium |
Zuph in the Bible dictionary
(1 Sam. 9:5, 6), a district in which lay Samuel’s city, Ramah. It was probably so named after Elkanah’s son, Zuph (1 Chr. 6:26, marg.).
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Verses that mention Zuph
- 1 Samuel 9:5
And when they were come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant that was with him, Come, and let us return; lest my father leave caring for the asses, and take thought for us.