Overview
The Bible addresses zoan across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Numbers and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Egypt, War, Noph and Holy Land.
Key Bible verses about zoan
Old Testament
Isaiah
Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?
The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof. they that: or, governors: Heb. corners
For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zoan for yourself
- Begin with Numbers 13:22, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Isaiah, Numbers and Ezekiel each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Egypt, War, Noph and Holy Land.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zoan?
The Bible addresses zoan across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Numbers and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Egypt, War, Noph and Holy Land.
How many Bible verses are about zoan?
The Bible references zoan in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zoan?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 13:22: “And they ascended by the south, and came unto Hebron; where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were. (Now Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)”
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