Bible Dictionary
BETH-EZEL
An unidentified place named among towns of the Philistine plain in Micah 1:11. Its name means “adjoining house.”
Definition
Beth-ezel, meaning “adjoining house,” was a place named with other cities of the Philistine plain. Its site has not been identified.
Biblical Usage
Beth-ezel is mentioned in Micah’s judgment oracle concerning places in the Philistine plain.
Historical Background
Some have proposed identifying it with Azel of Zechariah 14:5, but the identification is uncertain.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>beth-e'-zel (beth ha-'etsel; oikos echomenous autes; literally, "adjoining house"): A place named along with other cities in the Philistine plain (Mic 1:11). The site has not been identified. By some it is thought to be the same as Azel of Zec 14:5; but see AZEL.</p>