Bethzur. [Beth'-zur]
City in the mountains of Judah, apparently founded by Maon. The city was built or fortified by Rehoboam on the division of the tribes. Joshua 15:58; 1 Chronicles 1:2; 2 Chronicles 1:11; Nehemiah 3:16. Identified with Beit Sur, 31 36' N, 35 6' E. It commanded the road from Beer-sheba to Jerusalem, and is often referred to in the Wars of the Maccabees.