Adadah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Adadah was an ancient settlement in the southern territory of Judah, listed among the fortified cities in the tribal allotment records.
What is the meaning of Adadah in the Bible?
A city in the southern part of Judah, mentioned in Jos 15:22. The exact location is disputed among scholars.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Adadah in the tribal allotment lists helps readers visualize the specific territorial boundaries and settlement distribution assigned to the tribe of Judah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Adadah held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Adadah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Adadah clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Adadah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/adadah/