Scholars debate which Bethlehem Ibzan came from. While tradition, cited by commentators like Gill, often points to the famous Bethlehem in Judah, others like Ellicott and Barnes argue for a lesser-known Bethlehem in the northern tribe of Zebulun. The main arguments for the northern location are its proximity to the next judge's home and the fact that the Bible usually specifies 'Bethlehem-Judah' to distinguish it.