Akrabbim
LocationsGeographical Setting
A fortified settlement located in the wilderness of Judah, identified with the modern Wadi el-Hasa in southern Jordan.
What is the meaning of Akrabbim in the Bible?
A fortified town situated in the southern wilderness of Judah, identified with the modern Wadi el-Hasa in Jordan, and listed among the cities of the tribe of Simeon and later fortified by King Asa.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geographical position of Akrabbim clarifies the territorial boundaries of Judah and Simeon, providing context for the military campaigns and fortification efforts described in the books of Kings and Chronicles.
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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.