Biblical References:
Ummah is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Joshua. The reference can be found in Joshua 19:30, which lists Ummah as one of the cities within the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher. The Berean Standard Bible states: "Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob—twenty-two cities, along with their villages."

Historical and Geographical Context:
Ummah is identified as a city in the region assigned to the tribe of Asher during the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel. Asher's territory was located in the northern part of Canaan, along the Mediterranean coast. This area was known for its fertile land and was strategically significant due to its proximity to major trade routes and the sea.

The exact location of Ummah is not definitively known today, and it is not mentioned frequently in biblical or extrabiblical sources. However, its inclusion in the list of cities in Joshua suggests it was a recognized settlement during the time of the Israelite conquest and settlement of Canaan.

Theological Significance:
While Ummah itself is not a focal point of theological discourse, its mention in the Bible contributes to the broader narrative of the Israelites' settlement in the Promised Land. The allocation of cities like Ummah to the tribes of Israel underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—regarding the inheritance of the land of Canaan.

The division of the land among the tribes, including the assignment of cities such as Ummah, reflects the organizational structure and communal life of the Israelites as they transitioned from a nomadic existence to a settled society. It also highlights the importance of land as a divine gift and a source of identity and sustenance for the people of Israel.

Cultural and Archaeological Insights:
Due to the limited information available about Ummah, there is little archaeological evidence to provide further insights into its cultural or historical significance. However, the broader region of Asher is known for its rich agricultural output, particularly olive oil, which was a valuable commodity in ancient times.

The cities within Asher's territory, including Ummah, would have been part of a network of settlements that contributed to the economic and social life of the tribe. The mention of Ummah alongside other cities like Aphek and Rehob suggests it was part of a cluster of communities that played a role in the regional dynamics of the time.

Conclusion:
Ummah's brief mention in the Bible serves as a reminder of the intricate tapestry of locations and peoples that make up the biblical narrative. While not prominent in biblical history, Ummah's inclusion in the list of cities allotted to Asher highlights the detailed record-keeping and territorial organization that characterized the Israelite settlement in the Promised Land.Ummah

darkened; covered; his people

Ummah

(union), one of the cities of the allotment of Asher. (Joshua 10:30) only. Probably Alma , in the highlands of the coast, about five miles east-northeast of Ras en-Nakhura .

Vicinity, a town of Asher (Joshua 19:30). UMMAH

um'-a (`ummah; Archob, Amma): One of the cities allotted to the tribe of Asher (Joshua 19:30). By a slight emendation of the text it would read Acco, the name of the place subsequently known as Ptolemais, the modern `Akka. This emendation is generally adopted by scholars, although it is at best a conjecture. No other identification is yet possible.

5981. Ummah -- a city in Asher
... 5980, 5981. Ummah. 5982 . a city in Asher. Transliteration: Ummah Phonetic
Spelling: (oom-maw') Short Definition: Ummah. Word Origin ...
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524. ummah -- a nation
... 523, 524. ummah. 525 . a nation. Transliteration: ummah Phonetic Spelling:
(oom-maw') Short Definition: nations. ... (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ummah -- nation ...
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523. ummah -- a tribe, people
... 522c, 523. ummah. 524 . a tribe, people. Transliteration: ummah Phonetic Spelling:
(oom-maw') Short Definition: people. ... 522c, 523. ummah. 524 . ...
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5980. ummah -- close by, side by side with
... 5979, 5980. ummah. 5981 . close by, side by side with. Transliteration: ummah
Phonetic Spelling: (oom-maw') Short Definition: alongside. ... ummah. 5981 . ...
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Ummah (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. UMMAH. um'-a (`ummah; Archob, Amma): One of the
cities allotted to the tribe of Asher (Joshua 19:30). ...Ummah (1 Occurrence). ...
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Ultimately (1 Occurrence)

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Umpire (1 Occurrence)

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Unwalled (39 Occurrences)
... their unwalled places. (BBE). Joshua 19:30 And Ummah and Aphek and Rehob;
twenty-two towns with their unwalled places. (BBE). Joshua 19 ...
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Included (17 Occurrences)
... all Israel. (See RSV NIV). Joshua 19:30 Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob:
twenty-two cities with their villages. (See NAS). Joshua ...
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Twenty-two (26 Occurrences)
... (WEB BBE DBY RSV). Joshua 19:30 Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob:
twenty-two cities with their villages. (WEB BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Rehob (12 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Joshua 19:30 Ummah also, and
Aphek, and Rehob: twenty-two cities with their villages. ...
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Points (18 Occurrences)
... points: The word occurs in Ecclesiastes 5:16, "In all points (`ummah) as he came,
so shall he go"-a man leaves the world in all regards as helpless as he ...
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Aphek (9 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:30 Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob: twenty-two cities with their
villages. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Villages (106 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Joshua 19:30 Ummah also, and Aphek,
and Rehob: twenty-two cities with their villages. (WEB ...
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