Ataroth-Addar
LocationsGeographical Setting
Ataroth-Addar is a toponym appearing in the tribal boundary descriptions of the Book of Joshua, likely representing a textual variant or scribal conflation involving the city of Ataroth.
What is the meaning of Ataroth-Addar in the Bible?
A place mentioned in Joshua 16:8 as one of the cities assigned to the tribe of Dan, it is considered a variant reading or an error.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its mention aids in understanding the complex textual transmission of the tribal boundaries in Joshua and the geographical challenges faced by ancient scribes in recording land allotments.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Ataroth-Addar 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 Ataroth-Addar in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ataroth-Addar clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Joshua 16:8
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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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ataroth-Addar." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/atarothaddar/