Adiabene
LocationsGeographical Setting
Adiabene was an ancient Hellenistic kingdom situated in the upper Tigris region, encompassing the areas around the Greater and Lesser Zab rivers.
What is the meaning of Adiabene in the Bible?
A state lying on the east of the Tigris, on the greater and lesser rivers Zab, in the territory of ancient Assyria. For the half-century terminating with the destruction of Jerusalem by Titus, Adiabene is especially interesting by reason of the careers of its king, Izates, and his mother Helena, who became Jews.
SIGNIFICANCE
Adiabene's significance lies in its role as a key location during the Jewish-Roman wars and its connection to the royal family that converted to Judaism.
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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.