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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: Jekabzeel</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/j/jekabzeel.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/nehemiah/11-25.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/j/jekabzeel.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> > Jekabzeel</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/j/jeiel--one_of_david's_heroes.htm" title="Jeiel: One of David's Heroes">◄</a> Jekabzeel <a href="/topical/j/jekab'zeel.htm" title="Jekab'zeel">►</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>Jekabzeel is a biblical location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Nehemiah. It is identified as a town in the territory of Judah. The name "Jekabzeel" means "God gathers" or "God collects," reflecting a theme of divine gathering or assembly.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>Jekabzeel is mentioned in <a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25</a>, which states: "As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its villages, in Dibon and its villages, in Jekabzeel and its villages." <br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b><br><br>Jekabzeel is listed among the towns where the people of Judah resettled after the Babylonian exile. This period was marked by the return of the Jewish exiles to their ancestral lands, as decreed by the Persian King Cyrus. The resettlement efforts were part of a broader initiative to restore the community and religious life in Jerusalem and its surrounding areas.<br><br>The exact location of Jekabzeel is not definitively known today, but it is believed to have been situated in the southern part of Judah. Its mention alongside other towns like Kiriath-arba (Hebron) and Dibon suggests it was part of a network of settlements that played a role in the reestablishment of the Jewish community in the post-exilic period.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The inclusion of Jekabzeel in the biblical narrative underscores the importance of land and community in the covenant relationship between God and the people of Israel. The return to and resettlement of these towns symbolize the fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people after a period of judgment and exile. It reflects the themes of restoration, hope, and divine faithfulness that are prevalent throughout the biblical text.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Life:</b><br><br>The resettlement of towns like Jekabzeel was not merely a physical return but also a spiritual renewal. The rebuilding of homes and communities was accompanied by a revival of religious practices, adherence to the Law, and the reestablishment of worship in the Temple. This period was marked by a renewed commitment to the covenant and a desire to live in accordance with God's commandments.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>While Jekabzeel is a relatively minor location in the biblical narrative, its mention in the context of the return from exile highlights the broader themes of restoration and divine providence. It serves as a testament to the enduring relationship between God and His people, as well as the importance of land and community in the biblical worldview.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Jekabzeel</span><p>the congregation of God<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Jekabzeel</span><p>(<i>what God gathers</i>), a fuller form of the name of <a href="../k/kabzeel.htm">KABZEEL</a>, the most remote city of Judah on the southern frontier. (<a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25</a>)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">JEKABZEL</span><p>je-kab'-ze-el (yeqabhtse'el, "God gathers"; <a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25</a>).<br><br>See <a href="../k/kabzeel.htm">KABZEEL</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3343.htm"><span class="l">3343. Yeqabtseel -- <b>Jekabzeel</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 3342, 3343. Yeqabtseel. 3344 . <b>Jekabzeel</b>. Transliteration: Yeqabtseel Phonetic<br> Spelling: (yek-ab-tseh-ale') Short Definition: <b>Jekabzeel</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Jekabzeel</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3343.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6909.htm"><span class="l">6909. Qabtseel -- "God gathers," a city in S. Judah</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from qabats and el Definition "God gathers," a city in S. Judah<br> NASB Word Usage <b>Jekabzeel</b> (1), Kabzeel (3). Kabzeel. <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/j/jekabzeel.htm"><span class="l"><b>Jekabzeel</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> JEKABZEL. je-kab'-ze-el (yeqabhtse'el, "God gathers"; Nehemiah 11:25). See<br> KABZEEL. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Jekabzeel</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jekabzeel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kabzeel.htm"><span class="l">Kabzeel (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Chronicles 11:22). It was called also <b>Jekabzeel</b> (Nehemiah 11:25), after the<br> Captivity. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. KABZEEL. kab'-ze <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kabzeel.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jekab'zeel.htm"><span class="l">Jekab'zeel (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Jekab'zeel. <b>Jekabzeel</b>, Jekab'zeel. Jekabzel . Multi-Version Concordance<br> Jekab'zeel (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b> <b>Jekabzeel</b>, Jekab'zeel. Jekabzel . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jekab'zeel.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/je-i'el.htm"><span class="l">Je-i'el (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Je-i'el. Jeiel, Je-i'el. <b>Jekabzeel</b> . Multi-Version Concordance Je-i'el (11<br> Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See RSV). Jeiel, Je-i'el. <b>Jekabzeel</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/je-i'el.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/proper.htm"><span class="l">Proper (62 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the imperfect is elided, if the final consonant is permitted to begin the syllable<br> of the next element of the name, as in Jezreel, <b>Jekabzeel</b>, Jerahmeel, Ezekiel <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/proper.htm - 57k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kirjath-arba.htm"><span class="l">Kirjath-arba (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kirjath-Arba and its dependent<br> villages, and in Dibon and its dependent villages, and in <b>Jekabzeel</b> and its <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kirjath-arba.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kiriath-arba.htm"><span class="l">Kiriath-arba (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kiriath-arba and the towns<br> thereof, and in Dibon and the towns thereof, and in <b>Jekabzeel</b> and the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kiriath-arba.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kir'iath-ar'ba.htm"><span class="l">Kir'iath-ar'ba (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kiriath-arba and the towns<br> thereof, and in Dibon and the towns thereof, and in <b>Jekabzeel</b> and the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kir'iath-ar'ba.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kirjatharba.htm"><span class="l">Kirjatharba (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and in the villages<br> thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at <b>Jekabzeel</b>, and in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kirjatharba.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/daughter-towns.htm"><span class="l">Daughter-towns (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> with their fields, some of the men of Judah were living in Kiriath-arba and its<br> daughter-towns, and in Dibon and its daughter-towns, and in <b>Jekabzeel</b> and its <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/daughter-towns.htm - 12k</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">Jekabzeel (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25</a></span><br />As for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah lived in Kiriath Arba and its towns, and in Dibon and its towns, and in <span class="boldtext">Jekabzeel</span> and its villages,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/j/jekabzeel.htm">Jekabzeel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/jekabzeel--a_city_in_the_south_of_the_tribe_of_judah.htm">Jekabzeel: A City in the South of the Tribe of Judah</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jekabzeel.htm">Jekabzeel (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jekabzel.htm">Jekabzel</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/j/jeiel--one_of_david's_heroes.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeiel: One of David's Heroes"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeiel: One of David's Heroes" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/j/jekab'zeel.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jekab'zeel"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jekab'zeel" /></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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