Nadabath
LocationsGeographical Setting
An unidentified settlement in the region of Gilead associated with Maccabean military campaigns.
What is the meaning of Nadabath in the Bible?
A city east of the Jordan River where Jonathan and Simon Maccabee ambushed and killed a wedding party to avenge the murder of their brother John.
SIGNIFICANCE
This account clarifies the geopolitical tensions in the Transjordan region during the Maccabean revolt, illustrating the specific retaliatory tactics employed by the Hasmonean leaders against local rivals and Seleucid forces.
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Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Nadabath held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
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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
"Nadabath." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nadabath/