Adoraim
“Double mound or pair of heights”
Summary
A fortified city in Judah rebuilt by Rehoboam, identified with the modern village of Dura west of Hebron.
☩Location and History
Adoraim was one of the fifteen cities that Rehoboam fortified in Judah after the division of the kingdom, indicating its strategic importance for the defense of the southern kingdom. The name means "double mound" or "pair of knolls," likely describing its geographical features. Under the name Adora, it appears in later sources and was captured by John Hyrcanus during his campaigns.
☩Identification
The site has been identified with the large village of Dura, located about five miles west-southwest of Hebron on the eastern slope of a cultivated hill. Josephus connects it with Maressa as cities of later Idumaea, and it was rebuilt by Gabinius after being captured by Hyrcanus.
Related Verses1 mention
2 Chronicles· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Adoraim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Adoraim," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).