A town in the territory of Zebulun, where the judge Ibzan was born and died.
About Bethlehem (of Zebulun)
A town in Zebulun (Joshua 19:15). It was probably the home of the judge Ibzan, an early ruler of Israel (Judges 12:8–10). It is identified today with the village of Beit Lahm, some 11.3 kilometers (seven miles) northwest of Nazareth.
Key References
Judges 12:10
Then Ibzan died, and he was buried in Bethlehem.
Judges 12:8
After Jephthah, Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.
Joshua 19:15
It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages.
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Joshua (1)
Joshua 19:15
It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages.