Reference: Kibzaim

two heaps, a city of Ephraim, assigned to the Kohathite Levites, and appointed as a city of refuge (Jos 21:1; 22). It is also called Jokmeam (1Ch 6:68).

A city of Mount Ephraim (Jos 21:22); given to the Kohathite Levites; ("two heaps".) Jokmeam, similarly meaning a "gathering or confluence", from kamah and amam). Identified by E. Wilton (Imperial Dictionary) with Kasab, near the confluence of two streams (from whence Kibzaim is derived) on the N.W. boundary of Ephraim (Jos 16:9; 17:9-10). (See JOKMEAM.)

Kibza'im

Levitical city in Ephraim. Jos 21:22. Identified with Tell el Kabus, 31 50' N, 35 18' E.

Kibza'im

(two heaps), a city of Mount Ephraim, given up with its "suburbs" to the Kohathite Levites.

Jos 21:22

In the parallel list of

1Ch 6:1

JOKBEAM is substituted for Kibzaim. ver.

1Ch 6:68