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    Adoraim

    אֲדוֹרַ֫יִם

    Adoraim, one of the cities fortified by King Rehoboam in Judah.

    Where the story of Adoraim happensWhere the gazetteer locates Adoraim, framed to them: Adoraim. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Adoraim
    Where the gazetteer locates Adoraim
    verses
    1
    first named
    2 Chronicles 11:9
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    31.51°N · 35.03°E
    identified with
    Dura (OpenBible)
    settlement31.51°N · 35.03°E

    Dura (OpenBible)

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    Description

    Adoraim in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Adoraim is mentioned in 2Ch.11.9 as one of the cities that King Rehoboam, son of Solomon, fortified in the kingdom of Judah. After the division of the kingdom following Solomon's death, Rehoboam strengthened the defenses of Judah by building fortified cities, including Adoraim. These cities were strategically located to protect Judah's borders and key routes from potential attacks by the northern kingdom of Israel or other enemies.

    The exact location of Adoraim is not specified in the Bible, but it was likely situated in the hill country of Judah, possibly southwest of Hebron. The name Adoraim means "two mounds" or "double honor," perhaps referring to the city's topography or its importance. This mention in the context of Rehoboam's fortifications suggests it played a role in the defense of the southern kingdom.

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    1. 2 Chronicles1 verse

      11:9

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