Admah, one of the "cities of the plain" destroyed along with Sodom and Gomorrah.
Admah was one of the five "cities of the plain" mentioned in the Bible, along with Sodom, Gomorrah, Zeboiim, and Bela (Zoar). It was located in the Jordan Valley near the Dead Sea (Genesis 10:19). Admah, along with Zeboiim, allied with the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah in a rebellion against Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and his allies (Genesis 14:2,8). As a result, Admah and the other cities were defeated and plundered by Chedorlaomer's coalition.
Later, Admah was destroyed by God along with Sodom and Gomorrah because of their wickedness (Deu.29.23). The destruction of these cities is held up as an example of God's judgment against sin. The prophet Hosea also refers to Admah and Zeboiim as a warning to Israel, emphasizing the severity of God's potential judgment (Hosea 11:8). The exact location of Admah is unknown, as the cities of the plain were completely destroyed, but it was likely situated in the southern part of the Dead Sea basin.
Approximate location: 31.119, 35.413 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Earth, one of the five cities of the vale of Siddim (Gen. 10:19). It was destroyed along with Sodom and Gomorrah (19:24; Deut. 29:23). It is supposed by some to be the same as the Adam of Josh. 3:16, the name of which still lingers in Damieh, the ford of Jordan. (See ZEBOIM.)
(earthy, fortress), one of the “cities of the plain,” always coupled with Zeboim. (Genesis 10:19; 14:2,8; 29:23; Hosea 11:8)
AD'MAH (earth, or fortress), one of the five cities in the vale of Siddim taken by Chedorlaomer, Gen 10:19; Gen 14:2, and destroyed with Sodom.Deut 29:23; Hos 11:8; now cd Damieh.
AD'MAH (earth, or fortress), one of
the five cities in the vale of Siddim taken by Chedorlaomer, Gen 10:19; Gen 14:2, and destroyed with Sodom.Deut 29:23; Hos 11:8; now cd Damieh.
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5 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0126
and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.
went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
Then the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) marched out and arrayed themselves for battle in the Valley of Siddim
All its soil will be a burning waste of sulfur and salt, unsown and unproductive, with no plant growing on it, just like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His fierce anger.
How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!
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