Madman is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the prophetic writings of Jeremiah. It is referenced in the context of divine judgment against Moab, a nation often in conflict with Israel. The name "Madman" itself is derived from the Hebrew word "Madmēn," which is believed to mean "dunghill" or "place of refuse," suggesting a place of desolation or insignificance.

Biblical Reference:

· Jeremiah 48:2 : "There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they plan disaster against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from being a nation.’ You too, O Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you."

In this passage, the prophet Jeremiah delivers a message of impending doom for Moab, a nation located east of the Dead Sea. The prophecy includes a specific mention of Madman, indicating that it will be silenced and pursued by the sword. This suggests that Madman was a notable location within Moab, significant enough to be singled out in the prophecy.

Historical and Geographical Context:

Madman is thought to have been a town or settlement within the territory of Moab. The Moabites were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, and had a complex relationship with the Israelites, often marked by conflict and hostility. The judgment pronounced by Jeremiah is part of a broader oracle against Moab, reflecting the nation's pride and idolatry, which ultimately led to its downfall.

The exact location of Madman is not definitively known today, and it is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible outside of Jeremiah 48:2. Some scholars suggest that it may have been a small village or a less significant site within Moab, which aligns with the meaning of its name.

Theological Significance:

The mention of Madman in Jeremiah's prophecy serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and justice. The judgment against Moab, including Madman, underscores the biblical theme that nations and peoples who oppose God's will and engage in idolatry will face divine retribution. It also highlights the prophetic role of Jeremiah, who was called to deliver God's messages of warning and judgment to the nations surrounding Israel.

In a broader theological context, the prophecy against Madman and Moab illustrates the transient nature of human power and the ultimate authority of God over all nations. It serves as a warning to remain faithful to God's commandments and to avoid the pitfalls of pride and idolatry that led to Moab's downfall.(n.) A man who is mad; lunatic; a crazy person.3105. mainomai -- to rage, be mad
... of Speech: Verb Transliteration: mainomai Phonetic Spelling: (mah'-ee-nom-ahee)
Short Definition: I am raving mad Definition: I am raving mad, speak as a madman ...
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... 7695, 7696. shaga. 7697 . to be mad. Transliteration: shaga Phonetic Spelling:
(shaw-gah') Short Definition: madman. Word Origin a prim. ...
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3858b. lihleah -- to amaze, startle
... to amaze, startle. Transliteration: lihleah Short Definition: madman. Word Origin
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Swedenborg an Entertaining Madman
... a New Church; Comments on Rousseau; Geology; Swedenborg, and Riding Horseback; Gwennap
and 20,000 People; Death of Whitefield Swedenborg an Entertaining Madman. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/swedenborg an entertaining madman.htm

The Christ of the Gospels.
... Jesus, then, either was the Son of God or else he was a madman! ... A madman may believe
himself to be a god, but can a madman transform a world? ...
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The Maniac
... If the chain of causation can be broken for a madman, it can be broken for a
man. But my purpose is to point out something more practical. ...
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The Nature of Enthusiasm
... of madness; of madness rather than of folly: seeing a fool is properly one who draws
wrong conclusions from right premisses; whereas a madman draws right ...
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He Does Battle for the Faith; He Restores Peace among those who ...
... panting and weary. A vagabond madman, arriving by chance at that place, came
upon the man and asked him what he did there. He replied ...
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The Exile.
... He calls, with a madman's folly, on Jonathan and on all his servants to kill him;
and then, when his son appeals to him, his old better nature comes over him ...
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These Discussions, Therefore, Concerning the Different Deserts of ...
... do. For no one would be a madman, although he see that the strength of a
madman is greater than of men in their sound senses. Chiefly ...
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Hell on Earth
... bad qualities, or diseases. There are many who will say when they read
this story, 'This poor man was only a madman. It was the ...
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The Mountain Home
... His wife, however, assured him that he was a madman, but yet, as he had taken her
for better or for worse, he ought to remain with her, and be a good husband ...
/.../bevan/three friends of god/chapter xliii the mountain home.htm

How Brother Juniper Went one Day to Assisi for his Own Confusion
... The brethren, much displeased and scandalised, rebuked him sharply, calling him
a fool, a madman, and a disgrace to the Order of St Francis, and declaring that ...
/.../the little flowers of st francis of assisi/chapter xi how brother juniper.htm

Madman (8 Occurrences)
...Madman (8 Occurrences). ... (See NIV). 1 Samuel 21:14 And Achish saith unto his servants,
'Lo, ye see a man acting as a madman; why do ye bring him in unto me? ...
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Madman'nah (2 Occurrences)
Madman'nah. Madmannah, Madman'nah. Madmen . Multi-Version Concordance
Madman'nah (2 Occurrences). Joshua 15:31 and Ziklag ...
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Madmen (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) Plural of Madman. Int. ... 1 Samuel 21:15 Do I lack madmen,
that you have brought this fellow to play the madman in my presence? ...
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Mad (22 Occurrences)
... The madman of Proverbs 26:18 is a malicious person who carries his frivolous jest
to an unreasonable length, for he is responsible for the mischief he causes. ...
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Lunatic (2 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A person affected by lunacy; an insane person, esp. one who has lucid intervals;
a madman; a person of unsound mind. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Wood (226 Occurrences)
... see FOREST. Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (a.) Mad; insane; possessed; rabid; furious;
frantic. 2. (vi) To grow mad; to act like a madman; to mad. ...
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Torches (18 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV). Proverbs 26:18 Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows,
and death, (WEB). Isaiah 7:4 Tell him,'Be careful, and keep calm. ...
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Rave (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (vi) To wander in mind or intellect; to be delirious; to talk or act
irrationally; to be wild, furious, or raging, as a madman. ...
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Maniac (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A person raving with intense enthusiasm; an insane
person. 2. (n.) A raving lunatic; a madman. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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