Bible Dictionary
Zophim, Field of
A place in Moab on the range of Pisgah where Balaam was taken to view Israel’s camp. He could speak only the blessing God gave him.
Definition
The field of Zophim was a place in Moab on the range of Pisgah, named as a field of watchers. It was a vantage point from which Israel’s encampment could be observed.
Biblical Usage
Balak brought Balaam there to curse Israel, but Balaam could speak only the word of the Lord, which was blessing.
Historical Background
The supplied material identifies the place with the modern Tal’at-es-Safa and associates it with Pisgah.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Field of watchers, a place in Moab on the range of Pisgah (Num. 23:14). To this place Balak brought Balaam, that he might from thence curse the children of Israel. Balaam could only speak the word of the Lord, and that was blessing. It is the modern Tal’at-es-Safa. (See PISGAH.)