Jokdeam
LocationsGeographical Setting
Jokdeam was an ancient settlement in the southern hill country of Judah, listed among the fortified cities in Joshua 15:11.
What is the meaning of Jokdeam in the Bible?
An identified city of Judah, named alongside Maon, Carmel, and Ziph in the biblical record. It likely lay to the south of Hebron in the region known as the Shephelah or southern hill country.
SIGNIFICANCE
The inclusion of Jokdeam in the tribal allotment lists helps map the territorial boundaries of Judah and illustrates the administrative organization of the tribe during the early Israelite settlement period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Jokdeam 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 Jokdeam in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jokdeam clarify?
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
"Jokdeam." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jokdeam/