Adida
LocationsGeographical Setting
Adida was an ancient fortified settlement in the Shephelah region of Judea, prominent during the Hellenistic and early Roman periods.
What is the meaning of Adida in the Bible?
Adida was a fortified town located in the Shephelah near Lod and Ono, rebuilt by Simon Maccabee as a strategic stronghold where he encamped to confront the army of Tryphon, and later the site where Aretas defeated Alexander Jannaeus.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Adida's geography clarifies the military logistics described in 1 Maccabees and Josephus, illustrating how control of the Shephelah fortresses was essential for maintaining sovereignty and defending against external invasions during the transition from Seleucid to Hasmonean rule.
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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.