Lux Domini
In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.

Key themes

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Glossary

Tirzah Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell el Farah.

Asa Person

Physician, son of Abijah and grandson of Rehoboam, was the third king of Judah.

Gibbethon Place

A height, a city of the Philistines in the territory of Dan, given to the Kohathites ( Josh. 19:44 ; 21:23 ). Modern identification: Tell Melat.