1 The Canaanite name of the city that was renamed Bethel by Jacob (Gen 28:19; Gen 35:6). Luz/Bethel was on the border between Benjamin and Ephraim (Josh 16:2; Josh 18:13; Judg 1:23). (Josh 16:2) implies that Luz and Bethel are distinct places. Nevertheless, on the basis of all other references, Luz and Bethel are more likely two names for the same place. 2 The name of a town in the land of the Hittites built by a refugee from the Canaanite town of Luz (Judg 1:22-26).
Gen 28:19
19He called that place Bethel; but the name of the city was Luz at the first.
Gen 35:6
6Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him,
Josh 16:2
2then going from Bethel to Luz, it passes along to Ataroth, the territory of the Archites;
Josh 18:13
13From there the boundary passes along southward in the direction of Luz, to the slope of Luz (that is, Bethel), then the boundary goes down to Ataroth-addar, o ... View more
Judg 1:23
23The house of Joseph sent out spies to Bethel (the name of the city was formerly Luz).
Josh 16:2
2then going from Bethel to Luz, it passes along to Ataroth, the territory of the Archites;
Judg 1:22-26
22The house of Joseph also went up against Bethel; and the Lord was with them.23The house of Joseph sent out spies to Bethel (the name of the city was formerly ... View more
