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Zorah
Holman Bible Dictionary
(zoh' ruh) Place name meaning, “wasps” or “hornets.” City of Dan (Joshua 19:41 ) about thirteen miles west of Jerusalem on the border with Judah (Joshua 15:33; “Zoreah,” KJV). It was the home of Manoah, Samson's father (Judges 13:2 ). Rehoboam, king of Judah, strengthened Zorah in case of war (2 Chronicles 11:5-12 ). It is modern Sarah.
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Zorah'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/z/zorah.html. 1991.