יהושע, פרק ט״ו, פסוק כ״ח

The regional records group together the cities of Hazar-shual, Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah. Historically, careful attention was given to the precise oral tradition of these names. Ancient guides ensured that the final syllables of these locations were pronounced gently rather than as hard consonants, preserving the authentic sound of the cities just as they were spoken in ancient times [מנחת שי].