Zilthai
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Zilthai is a variant spelling of Zillethai, a town in the territory of the tribe of Simeon mentioned in the Book of Joshua.
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Zilthai is a biblical location identified as a variant spelling of Zillethai, a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon.
What is the meaning of Zilthai in the Bible?
Zilthai is a biblical location identified as a variant spelling of Zillethai, a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Zilthai as a variant of Zillethai clarifies the specific territorial boundaries assigned to the tribe of Simeon in the Book of Joshua.
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