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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: Ezem</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/ezem.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><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/joshua/15-29.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/e/ezem.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> > Ezem</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/e/ezel--david_and_jonathan_meet_at.htm" title="Ezel: David and Jonathan Meet At">◄</a> Ezem <a href="/topical/naves/e/ezem--also_called_azem,_a_city_of_the_tribe_of_simeon.htm" title="Ezem: Also Called Azem, a City of the Tribe of Simeon">►</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="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <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><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Ezem is mentioned in the Old Testament within the context of the tribal allotments of the land of Canaan. It appears specifically in the genealogical and territorial records of the tribe of Judah.<br><br>1. <b><a href="/joshua/15-29.htm">Joshua 15:29</a> :</b> "Baalah, Iim, Ezem,"<br>2. <b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29</a> :</b> "Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,"<br><br><b>Location and Significance:</b> <br>Ezem is identified as one of the towns in the southern part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. The precise location of Ezem is not definitively known today, but it is listed among other towns in the Negev region, which is the southern desert area of ancient Israel. This region was significant for its strategic position and its role in the pastoral and agricultural life of the Israelites.<br><br><b>Tribal Allotment:</b> <br>The mention of Ezem in the book of Joshua highlights its inclusion in the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. The allotment of land to the tribes of Israel was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and it was a critical aspect of establishing the Israelites in the Promised Land. The listing of towns like Ezem underscores the detailed nature of these allotments and the importance of each location in the broader narrative of Israel's settlement.<br><br><b>Genealogical Context:</b> <br>In 1 Chronicles, Ezem is mentioned in a genealogical context, which serves to affirm the historical and familial connections of the tribe of Judah. Chronicles often provides additional details or clarifications to the historical accounts found in the earlier books of the Bible, emphasizing the continuity and faithfulness of God's promises through the generations.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Implications:</b> <br>The inclusion of Ezem in the biblical record, though brief, contributes to the understanding of the territorial and tribal organization of ancient Israel. It reflects the meticulous nature of the biblical authors in recording the fulfillment of God's covenant promises. Theologically, the allotment of land to the tribes, including towns like Ezem, is a testament to God's faithfulness and the realization of His divine plan for the nation of Israel.<br><br><b>Archaeological Considerations:</b> <br>While Ezem's exact location remains uncertain, archaeological efforts in the Negev region continue to provide insights into the historical context of the biblical narrative. Discoveries in this area have the potential to shed light on the settlement patterns and daily life of the tribes of Israel during the period of the Judges and the United Monarchy.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>Ezem, though a minor location in the biblical text, plays a role in the larger tapestry of Israel's history and God's covenantal relationship with His people. Its mention in the tribal allotments of Judah underscores the importance of land and heritage in the biblical narrative.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ezem</span><p>a bone<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ezem</span><p>(<i>bone</i>), one of the towns of Simeon. (<a href="/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29</a>)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">EZEM</span><p>e'-zem (`etsem, "bone"; Boosal, Boasom):<br><br>A city in the extreme South of Judah, assigned to Simeon.<br><br>Some identify it with Azmon (<a href="/joshua/15-29.htm">Joshua 15:29</a>; <a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Joshua 19:3</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6107.htm"><span class="l">6107. Etsem -- "bone," a place in the Negev of Judah</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6106, 6107. Etsem. 6108 . "bone," a place in the Negev of Judah. Transliteration:<br> Etsem Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-tsem) Short Definition: <b>Ezem</b>. <b>...</b> Azem, <b>Ezem</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6107.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/ezem.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ezem</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>EZEM</b>. e'-zem (`etsem, "bone"; Boosal, Boasom): A city in the extreme South of Judah,<br> assigned to Simeon. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Ezem</b> (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezem.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ezel.htm"><span class="l">Ezel (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezel.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ezer.htm"><span class="l">Ezer (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ezer.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/iim.htm"><span class="l">Iim (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 33:45 And they departed from Iim, and pitched in Dibongad. (KJV WBS YLT).<br> Joshua 15:29 Baalah, Iim, <b>Ezem</b>, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/iim.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ijim.htm"><span class="l">Ijim (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ijim (2 Occurrences). Numbers 33:45 And they removed from Ijim, and encamped in<br> Dibon-Gad. (DBY JPS). Joshua 15:29 Baalah, and Ijim, and <b>Ezem</b>, (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ijim.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/i'im.htm"><span class="l">I'im (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>I'im. Iim, I'im. Ijeabarim . Multi-Version Concordance I'im (1 Occurrence).<br> Joshua 15:29 Baalah, Iim, <b>Ezem</b>, (See RSV). Iim, I'im. Ijeabarim . Reference <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/i'im.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tolad.htm"><span class="l">Tolad (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Tolad (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:29 and at Bilhah,<br> and at <b>Ezem</b>, and at Tolad, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tolad.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/baalah.htm"><span class="l">Baalah (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> sea. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Joshua 15:29 Baalah, Iim, <b>Ezem</b>,<br> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/baalah.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/balah.htm"><span class="l">Balah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Balah (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:3 Hazar Shual,<br> Balah, <b>Ezem</b>, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/balah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bilhah.htm"><span class="l">Bilhah (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Chronicles 4:29 and at Bilhah,<br> and at <b>Ezem</b>, and at Tolad, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bilhah.htm - 11k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><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">Ezem (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/15-29.htm">Joshua 15:29</a></span><br />Baalah, Iim, <span class="boldtext">Ezem</span>,<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Joshua 19:3</a></span><br />Hazar Shual, Balah, <span class="boldtext">Ezem</span>,<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29</a></span><br />and at Bilhah, and at <span class="boldtext">Ezem</span>, and at Tolad,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/ezem.htm">Ezem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/e/ezem--also_called_azem,_a_city_of_the_tribe_of_simeon.htm">Ezem: Also Called Azem, a City of the Tribe of Simeon</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezel.htm">Ezel (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezer.htm">Ezer (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/iim.htm">Iim (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/ijim.htm">Ijim (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/i'im.htm">I'im (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tolad.htm">Tolad (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/baalah.htm">Baalah (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/balah.htm">Balah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bilhah.htm">Bilhah (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/ba'alah.htm">Ba'alah (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/azem.htm">Azem (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shual.htm">Shual (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/simeon.htm">Simeon (48 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hazar-shu'al.htm">Hazar-shu'al (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hazar.htm">Hazar (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hazar-shual.htm">Hazar-shual (4 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/e/ezel--david_and_jonathan_meet_at.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ezel: David and Jonathan Meet At"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ezel: David and Jonathan Meet At" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/e/ezem--also_called_azem,_a_city_of_the_tribe_of_simeon.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ezem: Also Called Azem, a City of the Tribe of Simeon"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ezem: Also Called Azem, a City of the Tribe of Simeon" /></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'; 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