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    Gederah

    גְּדֵרָה

    Gederah, a town in Judah, was the home of Baal-hanan, one of David's overseers, and Jozabad, one of his mighty men.

    Where the story of Gederah happensWhere the gazetteer locates Gederah, framed to them: Gederah. 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.Gederah
    Where the gazetteer locates Gederah
    verses
    4
    first named
    Joshua 15:36
    last named
    1 Chronicles 27:28
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    31.63°N · 35.09°E
    settlement31.63°N · 35.09°E

    Khirbet Jedur (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 11 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Gederah in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Gederah is mentioned in the Bible as a town located in the Shephelah, or lowland region, of Judah. It is listed among the towns allotted to the tribe of Judah in Joshua 15:36, along with other nearby settlements such as Socoh, Azekah, and Shaaraim.

    In 1Ch.4.23, Gederah is described as a place where the potters and those who dwelt among plants and hedges resided, suggesting that the town was known for its pottery production and agricultural activities.

    Gederah is also associated with two individuals who served under King David. In 1Ch.27.28, Baal-hanan the Gederite is mentioned as one of David's overseers in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the Shephelah region, indicating that he likely hailed from Gederah.

    Additionally, in 1Ch.12.4, Jozabad the Gederathite is listed among David's mighty men who joined him at Ziklag when he was fleeing from Saul. This suggests that Jozabad was a skilled warrior from Gederah who pledged his allegiance to David.

    The exact location of Gederah is not specified in the Bible, but based on its association with the Shephelah and its proximity to other known towns, it is believed to have been situated in the western foothills of Judah, southwest of Jerusalem.

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    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 4, across 2 books.

    1. Joshua1 verse

      15:36

    2. 1 Chronicles3 verses

      4:2312:427:28

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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