Adami
LocationsGeographical Setting
Adami is a biblical place name located in the territory of the tribe of Naphtali in northern Israel.
What is the meaning of Adami in the Bible?
Adami is a location mentioned in Joshua 19:33 as part of the boundary of the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali. The Revised Version (British and American) reads Adami-nekeb, suggesting a textual variant or corruption in the Masoretic text.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the textual variation between Adami and Adami-nekeb helps readers navigate differences between biblical translations and appreciate the complexities of ancient manuscript transmission regarding geographical boundaries.
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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.