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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Zererah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/z/zererah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/judges/7-22.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/z/zererah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Zererah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/z/zeredathah_in_the_territory_of_the_tribe_of_manasseh.htm" title="Zeredathah in the Territory of the Tribe of Manasseh">◄</a> Zererah <a href="/topical/z/zer'erah.htm" title="Zer'erah">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Zererah is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the narrative concerning Gideon, one of the judges of Israel. The reference to Zererah is found in the Book of Judges, which details the history and exploits of the judges who led Israel before the establishment of the monarchy.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>The primary mention of Zererah is in <a href="/judges/7-22.htm">Judges 7:22</a>. The passage describes the aftermath of Gideon's strategic victory over the Midianites. The Berean Standard Bible states:<br><br>"When the three hundred trumpets sounded, the LORD set the sword of each man against his companion throughout the camp, and the army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath."<br><br>In this context, Zererah is noted as a point in the route of the fleeing Midianite army. The mention of Zererah helps to delineate the geographical scope of Gideon's victory and the subsequent pursuit of the Midianites by the Israelites.<br><br><b>Geographical and Historical Context:</b><br><br>The exact location of Zererah is not definitively known, and it is not frequently mentioned elsewhere in biblical or extrabiblical sources. However, it is generally understood to be situated in the region of the Jordan Valley, given its association with other locations such as Beth-shittah and Abel-meholah. These areas are part of the broader landscape of the Jezreel Valley and the surrounding regions, which were significant in the history of Israel due to their strategic and fertile nature.<br><br>The mention of Zererah in the narrative of Gideon underscores the miraculous nature of the victory that God granted to Israel. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Gideon's 300 men, under divine guidance, were able to rout the Midianite forces, causing them to flee in disarray. The flight path, including Zererah, highlights the extent of the panic and confusion that God instilled in the enemy camp.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the account of Gideon's victory, including the mention of Zererah, serves as a testament to God's power and faithfulness. It illustrates the principle that God can deliver His people through seemingly impossible circumstances, using unconventional means. The narrative emphasizes reliance on divine strength rather than human might, a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures.<br><br>Zererah, though a minor geographical reference, is part of a larger account that demonstrates God's sovereignty and His ability to use faithful individuals to achieve His purposes. The victory over the Midianites is a reminder of the importance of obedience and trust in God's plan, as exemplified by Gideon's leadership and the miraculous outcome of the battle.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ZEREDAH; ZEREDATH; ZEREDATHA; ZERERAH; ZERERATH</span><p>See <a href="../z/zarethan.htm">ZARETHAN</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6888.htm"><span class="l">6888. Tsererah -- a city toward which Gideon's enemies fled</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6887d, 6888. Tsererah. 6889 . a city toward which Gideon's enemies fled.<br> Transliteration: Tsererah Phonetic Spelling: (tser-ay-raw') Short Definition: <b>Zererah</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6888.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/z/zererah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Zererah</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ZEREDAH; ZEREDATH; ZEREDATHA; <b>ZERERAH</b>; ZERERATH.<br> See ZARETHAN. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Zererah</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zererah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/abel-meholah.htm"><span class="l">Abel-meholah (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 300 broke their pitchers in the camp of Midian, the Midianites in their first panic<br> fled down the valley of Jezreel and the Jordan "toward <b>Zererah</b>" (Judges 7:22 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/abel-meholah.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/abelmeholah.htm"><span class="l">Abelmeholah (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 300 broke their pitchers in the camp of Midian, the Midianites in their first panic<br> fled down the valley of Jezreel and the Jordan "toward <b>Zererah</b>" (Judges 7:22 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/abelmeholah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zer'erah.htm"><span class="l">Zer'erah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Zer'erah. <b>Zererah</b>, Zer'erah. Zererath . Multi-Version Concordance Zer'erah<br> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b> (DBY RSV). <b>Zererah</b>, Zer'erah. Zererath . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zer'erah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zeredah.htm"><span class="l">Zeredah (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ZEREDAH; ZEREDATH; ZEREDATHA; <b>ZERERAH</b>; ZERERATH.<br> See ZARETHAN. Multi-Version Concordance Zeredah (4 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zeredah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zeredath.htm"><span class="l">Zeredath</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ZEREDAH; ZEREDATH; ZEREDATHA; <b>ZERERAH</b>; ZERERATH.<br> See ZARETHAN. Zer'edah, Zeredath. Zeredatha . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zeredath.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zeredathah.htm"><span class="l">Zeredathah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zeredathah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zeredatha.htm"><span class="l">Zeredatha</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ZEREDAH; ZEREDATH; ZEREDATHA; <b>ZERERAH</b>; ZERERATH.<br> See ZARETHAN. Zeredath, Zeredatha. Zeredathah . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zeredatha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zererath.htm"><span class="l">Zererath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ZEREDAH; ZEREDATH; ZEREDATHA; <b>ZERERAH</b>; ZERERATH.<br> See ZARETHAN. Multi-Version Concordance Zererath (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zererath.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zarethan.htm"><span class="l">Zarethan (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In Judges 7:22, Gibeon is said to have pursued the Midianites "as far as Bethshittah<br> toward <b>Zererah</b>," which is probably a misreading for Zeredah, arising from <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zarethan.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/tribe-of-Naphtali.html">What can we learn from the tribe of Naphtali? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Zererah (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/7-22.htm">Judges 7:22</a></span><br />They blew the three hundred trumpets, and Yahweh set every man's sword against his fellow, and against all the army; and the army fled as far as Beth Shittah toward <span class="boldtext">Zererah</span>, as far as the border of Abel Meholah, by Tabbath.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/z/zererah.htm">Zererah</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zererah.htm">Zererah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zererath.htm">Zererath (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/beth-shit'tah.htm">Beth-shit'tah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/a'bel-meho'lah.htm">A'bel-Meho'lah (3 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/z/zeredathah_in_the_territory_of_the_tribe_of_manasseh.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Zeredathah in the Territory of the Tribe of Manasseh"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Zeredathah in the Territory of the Tribe of Manasseh" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/z/zer'erah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Zer'erah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Zer'erah" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>