Alammelech
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient urban center in the Shephelah region of Judah, identified with the archaeological site of Tell el-Milh.
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Alammlech is a city listed in Joshua 19:26 as part of the territorial inheritance assigned to the tribe of Judah, located in the lowland region between the coastal plain and the Judean hills.
What is the meaning of Alammelech in the Bible?
Alammlech is a city listed in Joshua 19:26 as part of the territorial inheritance assigned to the tribe of Judah, located in the lowland region between the coastal plain and the Judean hills.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Alammlech helps readers visualize the specific geographic boundaries and settlement patterns of the tribe of Judah as described in the biblical narrative.
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