Bible Dictionaries
Saphir
Holman Bible Dictionary
(ssay' fuhr) Place name meaning, “beautiful town.” Town Micah lamented over (Micah 1:11 ). Location is unknown; suggestions include khirbet el-Kom or tell Eitun. It must be near Lachish.
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Saphir'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/s/saphir.html. 1991.