Admah was one of the five cities of the plain mentioned in the Bible, often associated with the infamous cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. It is primarily referenced in the context of divine judgment and destruction due to the wickedness of its inhabitants.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 10:19 · Admah is first mentioned in the Table of Nations, which outlines the borders of Canaan: "And the territory of the Canaanites extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha."

2. Genesis 14:2, 8 · Admah is listed among the cities that joined forces in a rebellion against Chedorlaomer, king of Elam. The passage states: "They waged war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar)." This coalition of kings was ultimately defeated, leading to the capture of Lot, Abram's nephew.

3. Deuteronomy 29:23 · Admah is mentioned in the context of the destruction that befell the cities of the plain: "All its land will be a burning waste of salt and sulfur, nothing planted, nothing sprouting, no vegetation growing on it. It will be like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His fierce anger."

4. Hosea 11:8 · The prophet Hosea uses Admah as a symbol of divine judgment while expressing God's compassion for Israel: "How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I hand you over, O Israel? How could I treat you like Admah? How could I make you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; all My compassion is aroused."

Historical and Theological Context:

Admah, along with Sodom, Gomorrah, Zeboiim, and Zoar, was part of the "cities of the plain" located in the region of the Dead Sea. These cities are often cited as examples of God's judgment against sin and immorality. The destruction of Admah and its neighboring cities serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commandments.

The narrative of Admah's destruction is intertwined with the account of Lot and the divine judgment that befell Sodom and Gomorrah. The cities' obliteration by "fire and brimstone" (Genesis 19:24) is a pivotal event in biblical history, illustrating the severity of God's wrath against sin while also highlighting His mercy, as seen in the rescue of Lot and his family.

Archaeological Insights:

The exact location of Admah remains uncertain, though it is traditionally believed to have been situated near the southern end of the Dead Sea. Archaeological efforts have yet to definitively identify the site of Admah, but the region's history and geography align with the biblical account of a once-thriving area that faced sudden and catastrophic destruction.

Significance in Biblical Theology:

Admah's mention in the Bible underscores the themes of judgment and redemption. It serves as a historical testament to the reality of divine justice, while also pointing to the hope of deliverance for those who remain faithful to God. The account of Admah, like that of Sodom and Gomorrah, is a call to righteousness and a warning against the perils of moral decay.Admah

earthy; red; bloody

Admah

(earthy, fortress), one of the "cities of the plain," always coupled with Zeboim. (Genesis 10:19; 14:2,8; 29:23; Hosea 11:8)

Admah

One of the four cities in the plain of Siddim, destroyed by fire from heaven and covered by the Dead Sea, Genesis 14:2; 19:24,25; Hosea 11:8.

Earth, one of the five cities of the vale of Siddim (Genesis 10:19). It was destroyed along with Sodom and Gomorrah (19:24; Deuteronomy 29:23). It is supposed by some to be the same as the Adam of Joshua 3:16, the name of which still lingers in Damieh, the ford of Jordan. (see ZEBOIM.) ADMAH

ad'-ma ('adhmah): From a root signifying red; one of the Cities of the Plain (Ciccar) (Genesis 10:19; Genesis 14:2, 8 Deuteronomy 29:23 Hosea 11:8) upon which Abraham and Lot looked from the heights of Bethel; destroyed with Sodom and Gomorrah. Conder tentatively identifies it with the City of Adam referred to in Joshua 3:16, and thinks that perhaps the name may be preserved in that of Damieh Ford, near the mouth of the river Jabbok; but that point could not have been in view from Bethel.

See VALE OF SIDDIM.

126. Admah -- a city near Sodom and Gomorrah
... 125, 126. Admah. 127 . a city near Sodom and Gomorrah. Transliteration:
Admah Phonetic Spelling: (ad-maw') Short Definition: Admah. ...
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8134. Shinab -- a king of Admah
... 8133, 8134. Shinab. 8135 . a king of Admah. Transliteration: Shinab Phonetic
Spelling: (shin-awb') Short Definition: Shinab. Word ...
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The History after the Flood.
... And there were five other cities in the territory of Ham, the son of Noah; the first
called Sodom, then Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Balah, which was also ...
/.../theophilus/theophilus to autolycus/chapter xxxi the history after the.htm

The Objection from the Unchangeableness of God is Answered from ...
... I will make thee as Admah, and as Zeboim." [2940] In the midst of His indignation
He hesitates, as it were, with fatherly love, doubting how He can give over ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter v the objection from.htm

Chapter xiv
... 2. They made war with Bera, king of Sodom, and Birsha, king of Gomorrah, Shinab,
king of Admah, and Shemeber, king of Zeboyim; and the king of Bela (that is ...
//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xiv.htm

The Nations of the South-East
... of Samaria, an ally of Damascus against the Assyrian invader, and we hear of two
others, one of whom bears the same name as "Shinab, King of Admah." The storm ...
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Perseverance Proved.
... Hosea 11:8: "How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? How shall I deliver thee, Israel?
How shall I make thee as Admah? How shall I set thee as Zeboim? ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xlix perseverance proved.htm

Good News
... speaks. Sometimes he cries, "How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall
I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/good news.htm

Preface.
... There is a curse on the earth; such a curse as is expressed, I believe, in the old
Hebrew text, where the word "admah""correctly translated in our version ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/westminster sermons/preface.htm

The Epistle of Judas
... parallel to the sin and punishment of the apostate angels is now cited, in the OT
tale of Sodom and Gomorra and the adjacent cities (Zoar, Admah, and Zeboim ...
/.../moffat/the general epistles james peter and judas/the epistle of judas.htm

Chapter x
... abroad, so that the territory of the Canaanites extended from Sidon toward Gerar
as far as Gaza, and over toward Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiyim ...
//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter x.htm

Letter cxxii. To Rusticus.
... thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee
as Admah? How shall I set thee as Zeboim? Mine heart is ...
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Admah (6 Occurrences)
... (see ZEBOIM.). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ADMAH. ad ... See VALE OF SIDDIM.
Multi-Version Concordance Admah (6 Occurrences). Genesis ...
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Zeboiim (7 Occurrences)
... It is always mentioned next to Admah (Genesis 10:19; Genesis 14:2, 8 Deuteronomy
29:23 Hosea 11:8). It is not to be confounded with Zeboim mentioned in 1 ...
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Zeboim (7 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Gazelles or roes. (1.) One of the "five cities of the
plain" of Sodom, generally coupled with Admah (Genesis 10:19; 14:2; Deuteronomy ...
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Zeboi'im (4 Occurrences)
... 10:19 And the border of the Canaanite was from Zidon, as thou goest toward Gerar,
unto Gaza; as thou goest toward Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim ...
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Gomorrah (25 Occurrences)
... Genesis 10:19 The border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as you go toward Gerar,
to Gaza; as you go toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, to Lasha. ...
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Gomor'rah (23 Occurrences)
... 10:19 And the border of the Canaanite was from Zidon, as thou goest toward Gerar,
unto Gaza; as thou goest toward Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim ...
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Sodom (49 Occurrences)
... Genesis 10:19 The border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as you go toward Gerar,
to Gaza; as you go toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, to Lasha. ...
/s/sodom.htm - 28k

Grows (46 Occurrences)
... brimstone, and salt, and a burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass
groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim ...
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Zo'ar (10 Occurrences)
... Genesis 14:2 that they 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 ...
/z/zo'ar.htm - 9k

Overthrew (17 Occurrences)
... brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass
groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim ...
/o/overthrew.htm - 12k

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