Overview
The Bible addresses zin across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers, Joshua and Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Holy Land, Canaanites, Judah, the Tribe Of and Abib. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Miriam.
Key Bible verses about zin
Old Testament
Numbers
So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin unto Rehob, as men come to Hamath.
Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.
For ye rebelled against my commandment in the desert of Zin, in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the water before their eyes: that is the water of Meribah in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.
And they removed from Eziongaber, and pitched in the wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh.
Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast of the salt sea eastward:
And your border shall turn from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass on to Zin: and the going forth thereof shall be from the south to Kadeshbarnea, and shall go on to Hazaraddar, and pass on to Azmon:
Joshua
This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast.
And it went out to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto Kadeshbarnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa: Maalehacrebbim: or, the going up to Acrabbim
People in the Bible and zin
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zin for yourself
- Begin with Numbers 13:21, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Numbers, Joshua and Deuteronomy each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Miriam and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Holy Land, Canaanites, Judah, the Tribe Of and Abib.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zin?
The Bible addresses zin across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers, Joshua and Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Holy Land, Canaanites, Judah, the Tribe Of and Abib. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Miriam.
How many Bible verses are about zin?
The Bible references zin in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zin?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 13:21: “So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin unto Rehob, as men come to Hamath.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zin?
Miriam.
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