Metheg-Ammah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Metheg-ammah is a toponym appearing in 2 Samuel 8:1, traditionally interpreted as a fortified district or barrier associated with the Philistine city of Gath.
What is the meaning of Metheg-Ammah in the Bible?
Metheg-ammah is a place-name mentioned in 2 Samuel 8:1, likely referring to a fortified area or barrier associated with Gath, and its precise archaeological site remains unidentified.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Metheg-ammah clarifies the extent of David's military campaigns against the Philistines, illustrating the strategic importance of controlling fortified perimeters around major urban centers like Gath.
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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.