Zaanan

Zaanan, a town mentioned in Micah's prophecy, possibly located in the Shephelah region of Judah.

PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A location near Shaphir only mentioned at Micah 1:11; only referred to as Zaanan (צַאֲנָן).

Location

Certainty: Possible (51% of scholarship) · 1 other possible location
Coordinates: 31.565° N, 34.849° E

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Alternative names

צַאֲנָןZaanan

Mentions

Micah 1:11
Depart in shameful nakedness, O dwellers of Shaphir. The dwellers of Zaanan will not come out. Beth-ezel is in mourning; its support is taken from you.