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Adullam

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Modern Name
Khirbet esh Sheikh Madhkur
Country
Israel
Region
Judea
Coordinates
31.6517, 35.0017

About

Adullam is an ancient city mentioned in the Old Testament, located in the region of Judea in modern-day Israel. Known today as Khirbet esh Sheikh Madhkur. It appears across 9 verses in Scripture.

History & Historical Arc

Adullam carries one of the richest narrative histories of any city in the Hebrew Bible. It first appears in Genesis 38:1

Archaeological Notes

Adullam is identified with Khirbet esh-Sheikh Madhkur (also called Khirbet Aid el-Ma), a substantial ruin mound in the J