Achzib
Achzib, a coastal city assigned to Asher but not conquered.
The name Achzib means “liar; lying; one that runs”
PlaceOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A location first mentioned at Joshua 19:29; only referred to as Achzib (אַכְזִיב).
Location
- Identified as
- Tel Achziv
- Certainty
- Likely (79% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 33.048° N, 35.103° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- אַכְזִיבAchzib
Mentions
- The border then turned back toward Ramah as far as the fortified city of Tyre, turned toward Hosah, and came out at the Sea in the region of Achzib,
- Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob.