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It holds significance primarily due to its association with notable biblical figures and events.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b>Location and Tribal Association:</b><br> Kabzeel is first mentioned in the Book of Joshua as part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21</a> lists Kabzeel among the cities in the southernmost part of Judah's territory: "These were at the southern extremity of Judah, toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur."<br><br>2. <b>Notable Inhabitants:</b><br> The most prominent figure associated with Kabzeel is Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada. Benaiah was one of King David's mighty warriors, renowned for his bravery and exploits. <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20</a> describes him: "Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, was a mighty man of valor. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion."<br><br> Benaiah's deeds are further chronicled in <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22</a> , emphasizing his valor and the significance of his origins from Kabzeel: "Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant warrior from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion."<br><br>3. <b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b><br> Kabzeel's location near the border of Edom suggests it was a frontier town, possibly serving as a strategic outpost for the tribe of Judah. Its mention alongside other cities in the Negev region indicates its role in the southern defense and settlement of the Israelite tribes.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Significance:</b><br><br>Kabzeel's mention in the biblical narrative underscores the importance of regional cities in the tribal organization of ancient Israel. The city's association with Benaiah highlights the role of local heroes in the broader account of Israel's monarchy and military history. Benaiah's exploits, originating from Kabzeel, reflect the themes of courage, faith, and divine empowerment that are prevalent throughout the biblical text.<br><br>The city serves as a reminder of the diverse and often challenging landscapes inhabited by the tribes of Israel, where faith and valor were essential for survival and success. Kabzeel, though not frequently mentioned, contributes to the rich tapestry of locations that form the backdrop of the biblical narrative, illustrating the interconnectedness of geography, history, and theology in the Scriptures.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Kabzeel</span><p>the congregation of God<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Kabzeel</span><p>(<i>gathered by God</i>), one of the "cities" of the tribe of Judah, (<a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21</a>) the native place of the great hero Benaiah ben-Jehoiada. (<a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22</a>) After the captivity it was reinhabited by the Jews, and appears as Jekabzeel.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Gathering of God, a city in the extreme south of Judah, near to Idumaea (<a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21</a>), the birthplace of Benaiah, one of David's chief warriors (<a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22</a>). It was called also Jekabzeel (<a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25</a>), after the Captivity. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">KABZEEL</span><p>kab'-ze-el, kab'-zel (kabhtse'el "(whom) God collects"): One of the "uttermost cities" of Judah toward the border of Edom in the South (Negeb) (<a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21</a>). It was the native place of Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, one of David's mighty men (<a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22</a>). "Jekabzeel and the villages thereof," one of the places re-inhabited by the men of Judah (<a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25</a>), appears to be the same place. The site is unknown.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6909.htm"><span class="l">6909. Qabtseel -- "God gathers," a city in S. Judah</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6908, 6909. Qabtseel. 6910 . "God gathers," a city in S. Judah. Transliteration:<br> Qabtseel Phonetic Spelling: (kab-tseh-ale') Short Definition: <b>Kabzeel</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Kabzeel</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6909.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/k/kabzeel.htm"><span class="l"><b>Kabzeel</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Captivity. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>KABZEEL</b>. kab <b>...</b> place. The site is unknown.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Kabzeel</b> (3 Occurrences). Joshua <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kabzeel.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/benaiah.htm"><span class="l">Benaiah (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> be-na'-ya, be-ni'-a (benayah, benayahu, "Yahweh has built." Compare HPN, 182, 265,<br> 268): (1) Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada of <b>Kabzeel</b> (compare Joshua 15:21 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/benaiah.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lionlike.htm"><span class="l">Lionlike (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of <b>Kabzeel</b>,<br> who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lionlike.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fighter.htm"><span class="l">Fighter (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a fighting man of <b>Kabzeel</b>, had done<br> great acts; he put to death the two sons of Ariel of Moab: he went down <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fighter.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/exploits.htm"><span class="l">Exploits (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, son of a valiant man, great in exploits,<br> of <b>Kabzeel</b>: he it was that smote two lions of Moab; and he went down <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/exploits.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/doer.htm"><span class="l">Doer (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:20 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of <b>Kabzeel</b>,<br> who had done mighty deeds, he killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab: he went <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/doer.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/moab's.htm"><span class="l">Moab's (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of <b>Kabzeel</b>,<br> who had done mighty deeds, he smote the two altar-hearths of Moab; he went <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/moab's.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ariel.htm"><span class="l">Ariel (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:20 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of <b>Kabzeel</b>,<br> who had done mighty deeds, he killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab: he went <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ariel.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/altar-hearths.htm"><span class="l">Altar-hearths (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of <b>Kabzeel</b>,<br> who had done mighty deeds, he slew the two'sons of Ariel of Moab: he went <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/altar-hearths.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ariels.htm"><span class="l">Ariels (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a fighting man of <b>Kabzeel</b>, had done<br> great acts; he put to death the two sons of Ariel of Moab: he went down <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ariels.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Benaiah-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Benaiah in the Bible? | 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">Kabzeel (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21</a></span><br />The farthest cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the border of Edom in the South were <span class="boldtext">Kabzeel</span>, Eder, Jagur,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20</a></span><br />Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of <span class="boldtext">Kabzeel</span>, who had done mighty deeds, he killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab: he went down also and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22</a></span><br />Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of <span class="boldtext">Kabzeel</span>, who had done mighty deeds, he killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab: he went down also and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.<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/k/kabzeel.htm">Kabzeel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kabzeel--a_city_of_the_tribe_of_judah.htm">Kabzeel: A City of the Tribe of Judah</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p 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