Alema
LocationsGeographical Setting
A fortified settlement in the region of Gilead referenced in the First Book of Maccabees.
What is the meaning of Alema in the Bible?
A town in Gilead, mentioned once only in 1 Maccabees 5:26, besieged by nations under Timotheus and possibly relieved by Judas Maccabeus.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Alema provides historical context for the events surrounding the Maccabean Revolt.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Alema 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 Alema in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Alema 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
"Alema." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/alema/