Tirzah

Definition

Tirzah was an important Canaanite city that was conquered by the Israelites. It was also the name of a daughter of Gilead, a descendant of Manasseh.

• The city Tirzah was located in the region occupied by the tribe of Manasseh. It is thought that the city was about 10 miles north of the city of Shechem.
• Years later, Tirzah became a temporary capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, during the reigns of four kings of Israel.
• Tirzah was also the name of one of Manasseh’s granddaughters. They asked to be given a portion of the land since their father had died and he had no sons to inherit it as would normally be the custom.

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(See also: Canaan, inherit, kingdom of Israel, Manasseh, Shechem)

Bible References

• Numbers 27:1
• Numbers 36:11
• Song of Songs 6:4

Word Data

• Strong’s: H8656