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 Chr. 2:45; 2 Chr. 11:7; Neh. 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.
Beth’zur - House of the rock