Arad
LocationsGeographical Setting
Tel Arad is an ancient Canaanite and Israelite settlement located in the southern Negev desert, known for its fortified city and later Israelite sanctuary.
What is the meaning of Arad in the Bible?
Arad was a Canaanite city located in the southern Negev, identified with the archaeological site of Tel Arad approximately 17 miles south of Hebron. The site features remains of a fortified Israelite city from the Iron Age and a later sanctuary, reflecting its strategic position near the borders of Judah and Simeon.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the archaeological evidence at Tel Arad provides concrete historical context for the biblical narratives regarding the Israelite conquest and settlement in the Negev, illustrating the geopolitical realities and religious practices of the region during the Iron Age.
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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.