How to Pronounce Bezek
BAY-zek
Bezek is pronounced BAY-zek (ˈbiːzɛk): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: BEE-zek.
What does Bezek mean?
Bezek means “lightning; in the chains”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Where was Bezek?
Lightning. (1.) The residence of Adoni-bezek, in the lot of Judah (Judg. 1:5). It was in the mountains, not far from Jerusalem. Probably the modern Bezkah, 6 miles south-east of Lydda. (2.) The place where Saul numbered the forces of Israel and Judah (1 Sam. 11:8); somewhere in the centre of the country, near the Jordan valley. Probably the modern Ibzik, 13 miles north-east of Shechem.
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Also pronounced
BEE-zek
Found in Scripture
Other names from Judges
Baal-berith · BAY-uhl-beh-RITH or BAH-uhl-beh-RITHBaal Hermon · BAY-uhl-HUHR-muhn or BAH-uhl-HUHR-muhnBaalim · BAY-uh-lim or BAH-uh-limBaal Tamar · BAY-uhl-TAY-mahr or BAH-uhl-TAY-mahrBerith · Buh-REETHBeth Barah · beth-BAIR-uhBeth-lehem-judah · BETH-leh-hem-JOO-duhBeth Rehob · beth-REE-hahbBeth Shittah · beth-SHIT-uhBochim · Boh-KEEM
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