Gederah; Gederathite
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement in the Shephelah region of Judah, identified with the biblical Gederah.
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A town in the Shephelah of Judah, listed among other settlements in Joshua 15:36 and possibly identified with the archaeological site of Khirbet Jadireh.
What is the meaning of Gederah; Gederathite in the Bible?
A town in the Shephelah of Judah, listed among other settlements in Joshua 15:36 and possibly identified with the archaeological site of Khirbet Jadireh.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Gederah in Joshua 15:36 helps readers visualize the territorial boundaries and settlement distribution of the tribe of Judah during the biblical period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.