A boundary marker for the territory of Judah.
Addar
Named in 1 verse of Joshua, first in Joshua 15:3.
אַדָּרAddar
About Addar Written by AI
Addar is mentioned in Joshua 15:3 as one of the points along the southern boundary of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. It is listed between the ascent of Akrabbim and Karka, indicating its location in the arid region south of the Dead Sea. The name Addar means "mighty" or "noble," but the significance of this name in relation to the place is unknown. Its exact location is uncertain, but it was likely a prominent landmark, such as a mountain or a valley, used to delineate the border. No other information about Addar is provided in the Bible. Its mention in Joshua 15 helps to define the extent of Judah's territory in the southernmost part of the Promised Land.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Addar, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Ample, splendid, son of Bela (1 Chr. 8:3); called also “Ard” (Gen. 46:21)
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 15:3
proceeded south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continued on to Zin, went over to the south of Kadesh-barnea, ran past Hezron up to Addar, and curved toward Karka.
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