Middin
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient fortified settlement in the Judean wilderness identified with the biblical city of Midin.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
Midin was one of the fortified cities of Judah listed in Joshua 15:58, with archaeological evidence pointing to Khirbet el-Midya as the most likely identification.
What is the meaning of Middin in the Bible?
Midin was one of the fortified cities of Judah listed in Joshua 15:58, with archaeological evidence pointing to Khirbet el-Midya as the most likely identification.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Midin helps readers visualize the territorial boundaries and defensive network of the tribe of Judah as described in the Book of Joshua.
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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.