Bethzur
Fausset's Bible Dictionary [1]
("house of rock".) One of Judaea's strongest fortresses in the mountains of Judah, between Halhul and Gedor ( Joshua 15:58). Maon, sprung from Hebron, was the father, i.e. founder, of Bethzur. It was fortified by Rehoboam as a stronghold of his new kingdom ( 2 Chronicles 11:7). The people of Bethzur helped Nehemiah ( Nehemiah 3:16) to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. A district was attached to it, half of which Nehemiah, son of Azbuk, was ruler over. Now Beitsur, commanding the road from Beersheba and Hebron, the main way to Jerusalem from the S. The adjoining spring traditions made the scene of the eunuch's baptism by Philip. The fact of its not being near the road to Gaza makes this doubtful ( Acts 8:26; Acts 8:36).
Morrish Bible Dictionary [2]
City in the mountains of Judah, apparently founded by Maon. The city was built or fortified by Rehoboam on the division of the tribes. Joshua 15:58; 1 Chronicles 2:45; 2 Chronicles 11:7; Nehemiah 3:16 . Identifiedwith Beit Sur, 35 6' E 31 36' N . It commanded the road from Beer-sheba to Jerusalem, and is often referred to in the Wars of the Maccabees.
Smith's Bible Dictionary [3]
Beth'zur. (House Of Rock). A town in the mountains of Judah, built by Jeroboam, Joshua 15:58; 2 Chronicles 11:7, now Beit-Zur . It commands the road from Beersheba and Hebron, which has always been the main approach to Jerusalem from the south.
Easton's Bible Dictionary [4]
Joshua 15:58 2 Chronicles 11:7
