Overview
The Bible addresses ziph across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel, Joshua and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Mountains, Self-Control, Mesha and Cities. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Saul.
Key Bible verses about ziph
Old Testament
1 Samuel
And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood.
And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: but David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain on the south of Jeshimon.
Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.
1 Chronicles
People in the Bible and ziph
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying ziph for yourself
- Begin with Joshua 15:24, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Samuel, Joshua and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of David and Saul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Mountains, Self-Control, Mesha and Cities.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about ziph?
The Bible addresses ziph across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel, Joshua and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Mountains, Self-Control, Mesha and Cities. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Saul.
How many Bible verses are about ziph?
The Bible references ziph in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention ziph?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 15:24: “Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with ziph?
David and Saul.
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