Introduction:
Zeboiim is one of the ancient cities mentioned in the Bible, known for its association with the infamous cities of the plain, including Sodom and Gomorrah. It is part of the narrative that highlights the moral decline and subsequent divine judgment upon these cities.

Biblical References:
Zeboiim is first mentioned in the context of the "cities of the plain" in Genesis 10:19, which describes the borders of the Canaanites: "And the borders of the Canaanites extended from Sidon toward Gerar, as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha."

The most significant mention of Zeboiim occurs in the account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Genesis 14:2 lists Zeboiim among the cities that joined forces in a rebellion against Chedorlaomer, king of Elam: "They waged war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar)."

Zeboiim, along with Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zoar, is noted for its destruction by divine judgment due to the wickedness of its inhabitants. Genesis 19:24-25 recounts this event: "Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. Thus He overthrew those cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground."

Historical and Geographical Context:
Zeboiim was located in the region known as the Jordan Valley, near the Dead Sea. The exact location of Zeboiim, like the other cities of the plain, remains uncertain due to the catastrophic destruction that befell them. Archaeological evidence has yet to definitively identify the site of Zeboiim, but it is traditionally associated with the southern region of the Dead Sea.

Theological Significance:
The account of Zeboiim, along with Sodom and Gomorrah, serves as a powerful illustration of God's judgment against sin and moral corruption. The destruction of these cities is frequently referenced in both the Old and New Testaments as a warning against ungodliness and as a testament to God's righteousness and justice.

In Deuteronomy 29:23, Zeboiim is mentioned as a symbol of desolation and divine wrath: "All its land will be a burning waste of salt and sulfur, unplanted and unproductive, and no grass will grow on it. It will be like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His fierce anger."

The New Testament also alludes to the fate of these cities as a cautionary example. In Jude 1:7, the cities are cited as a warning of eternal fire for those who pursue immorality: "In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire."

Conclusion:
While Zeboiim is not as frequently mentioned as Sodom and Gomorrah, its inclusion in the biblical narrative underscores the collective judgment upon the cities of the plain. The account of Zeboiim serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of righteousness in the eyes of God.Zeboiim

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ZEBOIIM

ze-boi'-im (tsebhoyim; the Septuagint uniformly Sebo(e)im; the King James Version, Zeboim): One of the cities in the Vale of Siddim, destroyed with Sodom and Gomorrah. It is always mentioned next to Admah (Genesis 10:19; Genesis 14:2, 8 Deuteronomy 29:23 Hosea 11:8). It is not to be confounded with Zeboim mentioned in 1 Samuel 13:18 and Nehemiah 11:34. The site has not been positively identified, but must be determined by the general questions connected with the Vale of Siddim.

See SIDDIM, VALE OF.

8038. Shemeber -- "name of pinion," king of Zeboiim
... Shemeber. 8039 . "name of pinion," king of Zeboiim. Transliteration: Shemeber
Phonetic Spelling: (shem-ay'-ber) Short Definition: Shemeber. Word Origin appar. ...
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6636. Tseboim -- a place near Sodom
... Tseboim or Tseboyim. 6637 . a place near Sodom. Transliteration: Tseboim or Tseboyim
Phonetic Spelling: (tseb-o-eem') Short Definition: Zeboiim. ... Zeboiim, Zeboim ...
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The History after the Flood.
... And there were five other cities in the territory of Ham, the son of Noah; the first
called Sodom, then Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Balah, which was also ...
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Chapter xix
... Although only Sodom and Gomorrah are mentioned, we learn from De 29:23; cf.
Hosea 11:8, that Admah and Zeboiim were involved as well. ...
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Zeboiim (7 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ZEBOIIM. ze-boi ... Siddim. See SIDDIM, VALE OF.
Multi-Version Concordance Zeboiim (7 Occurrences). Genesis ...
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Admah (6 Occurrences)
... Genesis 10:19 The border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as you go toward Gerar,
to Gaza; as you go toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, to Lasha. ...
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Zeboi'im (4 Occurrences)
Zeboi'im. Zeboiim, Zeboi'im. Zeboim . Multi-Version Concordance Zeboi'im
(4 Occurrences). Genesis 10:19 And the border of the Canaanite ...
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Gomor'rah (23 Occurrences)
... And the border of the Canaanite was from Zidon, as thou goest toward Gerar, unto
Gaza; as thou goest toward Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim, unto Lasha ...
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Gomorrah (25 Occurrences)
... Genesis 10:19 The border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as you go toward Gerar,
to Gaza; as you go toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, to Lasha. ...
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Shemeber (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Soaring on high, the king of Zeboiim, who joined
with the other kings in casting off the yoke of Chedorlaomer. ...
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Sodom (49 Occurrences)
... Genesis 10:19 The border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as you go toward Gerar,
to Gaza; as you go toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, to Lasha. ...
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Grows (46 Occurrences)
... salt, and a burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein,
like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the ...
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Zo'ar (10 Occurrences)
... Genesis 14:2 that they made war with Bera, king of Sodom, and with Birsha, king
of Gomorrah, Shinab, king of Admah, and Shemeber, king of Zeboiim, and the king ...
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Lasha (1 Occurrence)
... LASHA. la'-sha (lasha`): A place named on the southern boundary of the Canaanites
along with Gomorrah, Adnah and Zeboiim (Genesis 10:19). ...
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