Overview
The Bible addresses zeboim across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Deuteronomy and 1 Samuel. Closely related themes include Admah, Sodom, Armies and Birsha. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Bera and Birsha.
Key Bible verses about zeboim
Old Testament
Genesis
And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha. Gaza: Heb. Azzah
That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.
And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar;) and they joined battle with them in the vale of Siddim;
People in the Bible and zeboim
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zeboim for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 10:19, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, Deuteronomy and 1 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Bera and Birsha and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Admah, Sodom, Armies and Birsha.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zeboim?
The Bible addresses zeboim across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Deuteronomy and 1 Samuel. Closely related themes include Admah, Sodom, Armies and Birsha. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Bera and Birsha.
How many Bible verses are about zeboim?
The Bible references zeboim in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zeboim?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 10:19: “And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha. Gaza: Heb. Azzah”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zeboim?
Bera and Birsha.
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