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Avith

עֲוִית/AY-vith/

“Ruins”

Summary

The royal city of Hadad, an early king of Edom.

☩Edomite Capital

Avith was the city of Hadad son of Bedad, who ruled Edom and defeated the Midianites in the field of Moab. It served as his royal capital before Israel had kings. The exact location is unknown.

Key verses:Genesis 36:351 Chronicles 1:46

Related Verses2 mentions

Genesis· 1 verse

36:35

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

1:46

References

  1. 1.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Avith," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
  2. 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Avith," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).