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Ezel

A separation, (1 Sam. 20:19), a stone, or heap of stones, in the neighbourhood of Saul’s residence, the scene of the parting of David and Jonathan (42). The margin of the Authorized Version reads, “The stone that sheweth the way,” in this rendering following the Targum.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(departure), The stone, a well-known stone in the neighborhood of Saul’s residence, the scene of the parting of David and Jonathan. (1 Samuel 20:19)

In the Bible

2

Verses where Ezel is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Samuel 20:19

    When you have stayed three days, hurry down to the place you hid on the day this trouble began, and remain beside the stone Ezel.

  • Micah 1:11

    Depart in shameful nakedness, O dwellers of Shaphir. The dwellers of Zaanan will not come out. Beth-ezel is in mourning; its support is taken from you.

Scripture on Ezel

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Entries that reference Ezel

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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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