ziz (ma`aleh ha-tsits; Hasae, Hasisa): A pass in the wilderness of Judea (2 Chronicles 20:16) leading from Hazazon-tamar (En-gedi, 2 Chronicles 20:2). This is generally identified with …

Each dot (connected by a dotted line) reflects the confidence of an identification over the preceding ten years (e.g., the 2009 dot reflects scholarship from 2000 to 2009), and the …

Clockwise from left: Behemoth (on earth), Ziz (in sky), and Leviathan (under sea). The Ziz (Hebrew: זיז ‎) is a giant griffin-like bird in Jewish mythology, said to be large enough to be able …

A steep ascent in a pass near En-gedi. In 2 Chronicles 20:16 the Lord instructs Judah in Jehoshaphat’s time how to meet the enemy of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who were to …

Ziz was the name of a Judean wilderness pass located near the western Dead Sea town of Engedi (2Chronicles 20:1). Judah's King Jehoshaphat (872 - 848 B.C.) was fearful of an attack …

The term "Ziz" appears in the Bible in the context of a geographical location. It is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the narrative concerning King Jehoshaphat of Judah. The name …

The strategic significance of the Cliff of Ziz lies in its position as a natural pass or ascent, which would have been a critical point for controlling movement through the area. The mention of this …

The term "Ziz" refers to a geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of a military campaign during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. The Pass of …

The cliff of Ziz. The pass by which the horde of Moabites, Ammonites and Mehunim made their way up from the shores of the Dead Sea to the wilderness of Judah near Tekoa. 2Ch 20:16 …

The Pass of Ziz is the location where enemy forces were anticipated to be found as they advanced towards Judah. While the exact geographical location of Ziz remains uncertain, it is …