Anthedon
LocationsGeographical Setting
Anthedon was an ancient coastal city situated in the region of Philistia, located between Gaza and Azotus.
What is the meaning of Anthedon in the Bible?
Anthedon was a coastal city in Philistia that was rebuilt by the Roman proconsul Aulus Gabinius in 57 BC as part of a broader administrative reorganization of Judean and Philistine urban centers.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Anthedon's reconstruction under Roman authority provides historical context for the political landscape of the region during the time of Jesus, illustrating the extent of Roman administrative control over the coastal cities mentioned in the Gospels.
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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.