Lux Domini
Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of Saphir, having thy shame naked: the inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning of Bethezel; he shall receive of you his standing.

Key themes

HopeJustice and mercyHumilityJustice

Glossary

Beth-ezel Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Deir al Asal al Fauqa.

Shaphir Place

Beautiful, a town of Judah ( Micah 1:11 ), identified with es-Suafir, 5 miles south-east of Ashdod. Modern identification: Tell as Sawafir.

Zaanan Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell ed Duweir.