Town in Judah; captured by Philistines during Ahaz's reign
Gederoth
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Joshua 15:41.
גְּדֵרוֹתGederoth
About Gederoth Written by AI
Gederoth 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 15:41, along with other nearby settlements such as Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah. The town is most notably mentioned in 2Ch.28.18 in the context of the reign of King Ahaz of Judah. During this time, the Philistines, taking advantage of Judah's weakened state, launched an invasion and captured several towns in the Shephelah, including Gederoth, Beth-shemesh, and Aijalon. They also attacked the Negev region and settled in the captured towns. The Philistine conquest of Gederoth and other towns in the Shephelah demonstrates the vulnerability of Judah's borders and the ongoing threat posed by its neighboring enemies. It also highlights the consequences of Ahaz's unfaithfulness to God and his failure to protect the kingdom from foreign invaders. The exact location of Gederoth 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.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 15:41
Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages.
- 2 Chronicles 28:18
The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.