Adamah
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Canaanite city located in the Jordan Valley, traditionally identified with the biblical Admah.
What is the meaning of Adamah in the Bible?
An ancient city in the plain of the Jordan, associated with Sodom and Gomorrah, likely located at the modern site of Tell el-Hammam in northern Jordan.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this site helps readers understand the geographical context of the destruction narratives in Genesis and the historical reality of the cities of the plain.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Adamah (located near modern Tell el-Hammam) 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 Adamah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Adamah 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
"Adamah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/adamah/