Achzib Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Achzib, a coastal city assigned to Asher but not conquered.
Achzib
PlaceA coastal town allotted to Asher.
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Achzib
liar; lying; one that runs
- en Akzib · Also called
- en Aczib · Also called
- he אַכְזִיב · H0392H
- bg Ахзив
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Achzib Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Achzib was a coastal town allotted to the tribe of Asher (Joshua 19:29). However, Asher failed to drive out the Canaanite inhabitants of Achzib, so they continued to live among the Israelites (Judges 1:31). This Achzib is distinct from the town of the same name in Judah. Its location is generally identified with the modern city of Ez-Zib, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Acco (Ptolemais) on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel. As a coastal settlement, Achzib was likely involved in maritime trade and commerce. The Canaanites' continued presence in Achzib reflects the challenges Israel faced in completely possessing the Promised Land.
Achzib 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Phoenician city (the Gr. Ecdippa), always retained in their possession though assigned to the tribe of Asher (Josh. 19:29; Judg. 1:31). It is identified with the modern es-Zib, on the Mediterranean, about 8 miles north of Accho.
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