Hadid
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient fortified settlement in the territory of Benjamin, identified with the biblical Hadid and the Maccabean Adida.
What is the meaning of Hadid in the Bible?
A city in the territory of Benjamin, identified with Lod and Ono, and likely identical with Adida, which was fortified by Simon Maccabeus. It is represented by the modern site of el-Chaditheh, located approximately 3 miles northeast of Lydda.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Hadid clarifies the geographical context of the Maccabean revolt, specifically illustrating the strategic military fortifications undertaken by Simon Maccabeus to secure the Benjamin region against external threats.
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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.