Lexical Summary Qabtseel: Qabtseel Original Word: קַבְצְאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kabzeel From qabats and 'el; God has gathered; Kabtseel, a place in Palestine -- Kabzeel. Compare Yqabts'el. see HEBREW qabats see HEBREW 'el see HEBREW Yqabts'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qabats and el Definition "God gathers," a city in S. Judah NASB Translation Jekabzeel (1), Kabzeel (3). Topical Lexicon Geographical Setting Kabzeel lay on the extreme southern border of Judah, “in the Negev toward the border of Edom” (Joshua 15:21). Its location placed it in a frontier zone marked by arid terrain, caravan routes, and frequent military pressures from surrounding peoples. Modern proposals identify the site with Khirbet Hora or its vicinity, south-east of Gaza and north-west of Petra. The strategic position made Kabzeel a sentinel town guarding access between the hill country of Judah and the deserts stretching to Edom and the Sinai. Biblical Occurrences 1. Joshua 15:21 lists Kabzeel among the southernmost allotments of Judah after the conquest. Hometown of Benaiah: Brave Ministry Roots “Now Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant warrior from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits” (2 Samuel 23:20). Emerging from a small desert town, Benaiah’s exploits include slaying two of Moab’s champions, killing a lion in a snow-filled pit, and defeating a spear-wielding Egyptian with the Egyptian’s own weapon (2 Samuel 23:20-21). His courage and loyalty earned him command of David’s bodyguard (2 Samuel 23:23) and later the chief military post under Solomon (1 Kings 2:35). Kabzeel therefore stands as a reminder that God often raises leaders from seemingly insignificant places, equipping them for pivotal roles in His redemptive plan. Link to Post-Exilic Resettlement Nehemiah 11:25 mentions “Jekabzeel” among the villages re-inhabited by the returned exiles. The prefix “Je-” preserves the original name while indicating renewed covenant allegiance. This connection implies that Kabzeel endured through exile and restoration, witnessing the Lord’s faithfulness in gathering His people back to their inheritance. Theological and Ministry Reflections • Divine Gathering: The name itself speaks of the Lord’s ability to gather and preserve His own, whether by allotting land to Judah, raising a warrior for David, or restoring exiles after judgment. Summary Kabzeel is more than a footnote on Judah’s southern frontier. From its sands came a warrior of legendary faithfulness, and through its history the Lord demonstrated His power to gather, preserve, and empower His people. Forms and Transliterations מִֽקַּבְצְאֵ֑ל מקבצאל קַבְצְאֵ֑ל קַבְצְאֵ֥ל קבצאל kavtzeEl mikkavtzeEl miq·qaḇ·ṣə·’êl miqqaḇṣə’êl qaḇ·ṣə·’êl qaḇṣə’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:21 HEB: אֱד֖וֹם בַּנֶּ֑גְבָּה קַבְצְאֵ֥ל וְעֵ֖דֶר וְיָגֽוּר׃ NAS: in the south were Kabzeel and Eder KJV: southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, INT: of Edom the south were Kabzeel and Eder and Jagur 2 Samuel 23:20 1 Chronicles 11:22 3 Occurrences |
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