Gederothaim
LocationsGeographical Setting
Gederothaim is a place name appearing in 1 Chronicles 4:31, likely referring to a settlement in the Judean lowlands.
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Gederothaim is listed among the cities of the Judean Shephelah in 1 Chronicles 4:31, with its precise identification and etymology remaining uncertain among scholars.
What is the meaning of Gederothaim in the Bible?
Gederothaim is listed among the cities of the Judean Shephelah in 1 Chronicles 4:31, with its precise identification and etymology remaining uncertain among scholars.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Gederothaim helps clarify the territorial extent and administrative organization of Judah during the biblical period.
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