Madmen
LocationsGeographical Setting
Madmen is a place name appearing in Jeremiah 48:13, widely regarded by textual critics as a scribal error for Dimon or Dibon.
What is the meaning of Madmen in the Bible?
An unidentified town in Moab against which Jeremiah prophesied, possibly an error in transcription with a suggested correction to 'Dimon' or 'Dibon'.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this textual variant clarifies the geographical scope of the prophecy and demonstrates the necessity of critical textual analysis for accurate biblical interpretation.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Madmen 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 Madmen in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Madmen clarify?
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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
"Madmen." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/madmen/