Allammelech
LocationsGeographical Setting
Allammelech is an unidentified settlement listed among the territorial holdings of the tribe of Asher in the northern region of ancient Israel.
What is the meaning of Allammelech in the Bible?
A town in the tribe of Asher, the location of which is not known. It is mentioned in Jos 19:26.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Allammelech helps readers visualize the specific geographic extent of the tribe of Asher's inheritance as described in the biblical narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Allammelech 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 Allammelech in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Allammelech 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
"Allammelech." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/allammelech/