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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: Zephathah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/z/zephathah.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/2_chronicles/14-10.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/zephathah.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> > Zephathah</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/zephath--a_canaanitish_city.htm" title="Zephath: A Canaanitish City">◄</a> Zephathah <a href="/topical/z/zeph'athah.htm" title="Zeph'athah">►</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="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#amt" title="American Tract Society Bible Dictionary">ATS</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</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="#lib" title="Library">Library</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>Zephathah is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of a significant military encounter during the reign of King Asa of Judah. The Valley of Zephathah is noted in <a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">2 Chronicles 14:10</a> as the site where King Asa faced the formidable Ethiopian (Cushite) army led by Zerah.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>The primary biblical reference to Zephathah is found in <a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">2 Chronicles 14:10</a> : "So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah." This passage highlights the strategic importance of the valley as a battleground during Asa's reign.<br><br><b>Historical Context:</b><br><br>The event at Zephathah occurred during a period of relative peace and religious reform in Judah under King Asa. Asa, noted for his faithfulness to the LORD, had undertaken significant religious reforms, removing foreign altars and high places, smashing sacred stones, and cutting down Asherah poles (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-3.htm">2 Chronicles 14:3-5</a>). His reliance on God is further emphasized in the narrative of the battle at Zephathah.<br><br><b>The Battle:</b><br><br>The confrontation at Zephathah was a pivotal moment for Asa and the kingdom of Judah. Zerah the Cushite came against Judah with a vast army, described as numbering a million men and 300 chariots (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-9.htm">2 Chronicles 14:9</a>). Despite being outnumbered, Asa's response was one of faith and reliance on divine intervention. He prayed to the LORD, saying, "LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God; do not let a mere mortal prevail against You" (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a>).<br><br>God answered Asa's prayer, and the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, leading to a decisive victory (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-12.htm">2 Chronicles 14:12</a>). The victory at Zephathah was attributed to divine intervention, underscoring the theme of reliance on God for deliverance and success.<br><br><b>Geographical Significance:</b><br><br>The Valley of Zephathah is located near Mareshah, a city in the lowland region of Judah. Mareshah itself was a fortified city, strategically positioned along important trade and military routes. The exact location of the Valley of Zephathah is not definitively known today, but its proximity to Mareshah suggests it was a significant site for military engagements.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>The account of the battle at Zephathah serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and reliance on God. Asa's prayer and subsequent victory highlight the biblical principle that God is a refuge and strength for those who trust in Him, regardless of the odds they face. This narrative reinforces the theme of divine sovereignty and the belief that God actively intervenes in the affairs of His people to bring about His purposes.<br><br>In summary, Zephathah is remembered as the site of a miraculous victory for Judah under King Asa, demonstrating the power of faith and the providence of God in the history of His people.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Zephathah</span><p>(<i>watch-tower</i>)<i>, The valley of,</i> the spot in which Asa joined battle with Zerah the Ethiopian. (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">2 Chronicles 14:10</a>) only.<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Zephathah</span><p>A valley near Mareshah, south-west of Jerusalem, where Asa defeated Zerah the Cushite, <a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">2 Chronicles 14:10</a>. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>A valley in the west of Judah, near Mareshah; the scene of Asa's conflict with Zerah the Ethiopian (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-9.htm">2 Chronicles 14:9</a>-13). Identified with the Wady Safieh. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ZEPHATHAH, VALLEY OF</span><p>zef'-a-tha (ge'tsephathah; Septuagint kata borran, reading tsephoah, instead of tsephathah): This is the place where Asa met and defeated the Ethiopians under Zerah (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">2 Chronicles 14:10</a>). It is said to be at Mareshah. No name resembling this has been recovered there. Possibly, therefore, the Septuagint rendering is right, "in the ravine to the North of Mareshah." In that case the battle may have been fought in Wady el-`Afranj.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6859.htm"><span class="l">6859. Tsephathah -- a valley in Judah</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6858, 6859. Tsephathah. 6860 . a valley in Judah. Transliteration: Tsephathah<br> Phonetic Spelling: (tsef-aw'-thaw) Short Definition: <b>Zephathah</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Zephathah</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6859.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_12_how_zerah_king.htm"><span class="l">How Zerah, King of the Ethiopians, was Beaten by Asa; and How Asa <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Now when Zerah had passed so far with his own army, Asa met him, and put his army<br> in array over against him, in a valley called <b>Zephathah</b>, not far from the city <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 12 how zerah king.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/z/zephathah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Zephathah</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Identified with the Wady Safieh. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>ZEPHATHAH</b>,<br> VALLEY OF. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Zephathah</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zephathah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zephath.htm"><span class="l">Zephath (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Chronicles 14:10 Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle<br> in array in the valley of <b>Zephathah</b> at Mareshah. (Root <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zephath.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mareshah.htm"><span class="l">Mareshah (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It occupied such a position that Rehoboam thought well to fortify it for the protection<br> of Jerusalem (2 Chronicles 11:8). In the valley of <b>Zephathah</b> at Mareshah <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mareshah.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zerah.htm"><span class="l">Zerah (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> days of Asa (2 Chronicles 14:9-15). He reached <b>Zephathah</b>, and there encountered<br> the army of Asa. This is the only instance "in all <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zerah.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zeph'athah.htm"><span class="l">Zeph'athah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Zeph'athah. <b>Zephathah</b>, Zeph'athah. Zephathath . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b> (See<br> RSV). <b>Zephathah</b>, Zeph'athah. Zephathath . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zeph'athah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/untoward.htm"><span class="l">Untoward (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (ge' chizzayon): A symbolic name generally understood to signify Jerusalem as being<br> the home of prophetic vision (Isaiah 22:1, 5). <b>ZEPHATHAH</b>, VALLEY OF. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/untoward.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/formation.htm"><span class="l">Formation (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NAS). 2 Chronicles 14:10 and Asa goeth out before him, and they set battle<br> in array in the valley of <b>Zephathah</b> at Mareshah. (See NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/formation.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lines.htm"><span class="l">Lines (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). 2 Chronicles 14:10 Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle<br> in array in the valley of <b>Zephathah</b> at Mareshah. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lines.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vale.htm"><span class="l">Vale (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> valley of the son of Hinnom" (Joshua 15:8); "valley of Slaughter" (Jeremiah 7:32);<br> "valley of Zeboim" (1 Samuel 13:18); "valley of <b>Zephathah</b>" (2 Chronicles 14 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vale.htm - 29k</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">Zephathah (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">2 Chronicles 14:10</a></span><br />Then Asa went out to meet him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of <span class="boldtext">Zephathah</span> at Mareshah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/z/zephathah.htm">Zephathah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/z/zephathah--a_valley_west_of_judah.htm">Zephathah: A Valley West of Judah</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zephathath.htm">Zephathath (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zephathah.htm">Zephathah (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/z/zephath--a_canaanitish_city.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Zephath: A Canaanitish City"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Zephath: A Canaanitish City" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/z/zeph'athah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Zeph'athah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Zeph'athah" /></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>