Ammah
LocationsGeographical Setting
A topographical feature in the tribal territory of Benjamin associated with a specific military engagement during the transition of power from Saul to David.
What is the meaning of Ammah in the Bible?
A hill in the territory of Benjamin where Joab and Abishai halted at nightfall after their victory over Abner, with an exact location not identified. The same Hebrew word appears as part of Metheg-ammah in 2Sa 8:1.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this location clarifies the geographical context of the power struggle between the houses of David and Ish-bosheth, illustrating the tactical movements of Joab's forces following the battle at Gibeon.
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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.