e'-bez ('ebhets, meaning unknown; Rhebes; the King James Version Abez): One of the 16 cities in Issachar (Josh 19:20). The name seems to be cognate to that of the judge Ibzan (Jdg 12:8-10). All else concerning it is conjecture.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'EBEZ'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.