Overview
The Bible addresses admah across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Deuteronomy and Hosea. Closely related themes include Zeboim, Sodom, Backsliders and Canaanites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Bera and Birsha.
Key Bible verses about admah
Old Testament
Genesis
And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha. Gaza: Heb. Azzah
That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.
People in the Bible and admah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying admah for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 10:19, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, Deuteronomy and Hosea each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Bera and Birsha and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Zeboim, Sodom, Backsliders and Canaanites.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about admah?
The Bible addresses admah across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Deuteronomy and Hosea. Closely related themes include Zeboim, Sodom, Backsliders and Canaanites. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Bera and Birsha.
How many Bible verses are about admah?
The Bible references admah in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention admah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 10:19: “And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha. Gaza: Heb. Azzah”
Which people in the Bible are associated with admah?
Bera and Birsha.
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