Addan
LocationsGeographical Setting
Addan was a settlement in Babylonia associated with the deity Adad, from which exiles returned to Judah.
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Addan is a Babylonian locality mentioned in Ezra 2:59 and Nehemiah 7:61 among the residences of exiles who could not prove their Israelite lineage.
What is the meaning of Addan in the Bible?
Addan is a Babylonian locality mentioned in Ezra 2:59 and Nehemiah 7:61 among the residences of exiles who could not prove their Israelite lineage.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Addan clarifies the geographic origins of the post-exilic community and underscores the administrative scrutiny applied to lineage verification during the restoration period.
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