Iliadun
LocationsGeographical Setting
Iliadun is a place name appearing in the deuterocanonical book of 1 Esdras, likely corresponding to Henadad mentioned in the canonical Book of Ezra.
What is the meaning of Iliadun in the Bible?
A location identified in 1 Esdras 5:58, potentially equivalent to Henadad found in Ezra 3:9.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Iliadun as a variant reading for Henadad aids in reconciling textual discrepancies between the canonical Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint tradition regarding the geography of the post-exilic return.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Iliadun 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 Iliadun in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Iliadun clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 3:9
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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
"Iliadun." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/iliadun/