Addan (Addon), a place from which some Jewish exiles returned to Judah.
Also known as Addon
Addan, also known as Addon, is mentioned in Ezra 2:59 and Nehemiah 7:61 as one of the places from which certain Jewish families returned to Judah following the Babylonian exile. These families, including the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, were unable to prove their Israelite ancestry or priestly lineage and were therefore excluded from the priesthood. The exact location of Addan is unknown, but it was likely a town or region in Babylonia where these exiled families had settled. The mention of Addan in the lists of returning exiles highlights the challenges faced by some Jews in establishing their identity and place within the post-exilic community.
(strong or stony), one of the places from which some of the captivity returned with Zerubbabel to Judea who could not show their pedigree as Israelites. (Ezra 2:59) Called Addon (Nehemiah 7:61)
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0135
The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel:
The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel:
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