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Achzib in the Bible.

Achzib is a town in the Bible, about 31 km (19 miles) south-west of Jerusalem. The King James Version names it in 2 verses, from Joshua 15:44 to Micah 1:14. The King James Version also gives the name Achzib to 1 other place, listed on this page.

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What happened at Achzib.

A town in the Shephelah, or plain country of Judah (Josh. 15:44); probably the same as Chezib of Gen. 38:5 = Ain Kezbeh.

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

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All 2 verses that name this Achzib.

Joshua 1

  • Joshua 15:44And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:

Micah 1

  • Micah 1:14Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moresheth-gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.

Other places called Achzib.

Achzib, about 141 km (88 miles) north of Jerusalem.

A city, named in 2 verses.

  • Joshua 19:29And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib:
  • Judges 1:31Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob:

Questions about Achzib.

Where is Achzib in the Bible?

Achzib is a town about 31 km (19 miles) south-west of Jerusalem. BibleLectio shows it on a painted map of the Bible’s world, with every verse that names it.

How many times is Achzib named in the Bible?

The King James Version names Achzib in 2 verses, in 2 books, from Joshua 15:44 to Micah 1:14. It also gives the name Achzib to 1 other place.

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