Kabzeel
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient fortified settlement in the Judean Negev, identified with the biblical city of Kabzeel.
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A fortified city in the southern region of Judah near the Edomite border, recorded as the hometown of Benaiah, a prominent military commander in the service of King David.
What is the meaning of Kabzeel in the Bible?
A fortified city in the southern region of Judah near the Edomite border, recorded as the hometown of Benaiah, a prominent military commander in the service of King David.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Kabzeel helps readers visualize the territorial extent of Judah during the United Monarchy and contextualizes the military campaigns described in the books of Samuel and Chronicles.
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