Bible Dictionary
Keziz
Keziz was a city or valley on the eastern side of Benjamin. Its exact location is unknown.
Definition
Keziz was a city or valley belonging to Benjamin. Its name means “abrupt,” “cut off,” or “separated,” and its exact location is unknown.
Biblical Usage
Keziz is listed among the cities on the eastern border of the tribe of Benjamin.
Historical Background
The sources provide no certain identification of the site.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Abrupt; cut off, a city of the tribe of Benjamin (Josh. 18:21).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(cut off), The valley of, one of the “cities” of Benjamin, (Joshua 18:21) and the eastern border of the tribe.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ke'-ziz (qetsits).</p><p>See EMEK-KEZIZ.</p>