Atomic Bible

Town in Judah; home of Baal-hanan and Jozabad

Gederah

Named in 4 verses across 2 books, first in Joshua 15:36.

גְּדֵרָהGederah

גְּדֵרִיGederite

גְּדֵרָתִיGederah

Also called Gederite.

About Gederah Written by AI

Gederah is mentioned in the Bible as a town located in the Shephelah, or lowland region, of Judah. It is listed among the towns allotted to the tribe of Judah in Joshua 15:36, along with other nearby settlements such as Socoh, Azekah, and Shaaraim. In 1Ch.4.23, Gederah is described as a place where the potters and those who dwelt among plants and hedges resided, suggesting that the town was known for its pottery production and agricultural activities. Gederah is also associated with two individuals who served under King David. In 1Ch.27.28, Baal-hanan the Gederite is mentioned as one of David's overseers in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the Shephelah region, indicating that he likely hailed from Gederah. Additionally, in 1Ch.12.4, Jozabad the Gederathite is listed among David's mighty men who joined him at Ziklag when he was fleeing from Saul. This suggests that Jozabad was a skilled warrior from Gederah who pledged his allegiance to David. The exact location of Gederah is not specified in the Bible, but based on its association with the Shephelah and its proximity to other known towns, it is believed to have been situated in the western foothills of Judah, southwest of Jerusalem.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

The fortress; a fortified place, a town in the plain (shephelah) of Judah (Josh. 15:36). This is a very common Canaanite and Phoenician name. It is the feminine form of Geder (12:13); the plural form is Gederoth (15:41). This place has by some been identified with Jedireh, a ruin 9 miles from Lydda, toward Eleutheropolis, and 4 miles north of Sur’ah (Zorah), in the valley of Elah.

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

  1. Joshua 15:36

    Shaaraim, Adithaim, and Gederah (or Gederothaim)—fourteen cities, along with their villages.

  2. 1 Chronicles 4:23

    These were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king.

  3. 1 Chronicles 12:4

    Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the Thirty and a leader over the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite;

  4. 1 Chronicles 27:28

    Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.