Lexical Definition
אַדָּן ʼAddân (ad-dawn') Addan N:N--L
intensive from the same as אֶדֶן; firm
Addan.
- § Addan = "strong, firm"
- Addan, an Israelite
1) place in Babylon, from which exiles returned
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אַדָּ֖ן | Addon | Ezra.2.59 |
| Ηδάν | Addan | LXX.Ezra.2.59 |
Extended Information
- Addan = "strong, firm"
- Also named: ad.don (אַדּוֹן "Addon" אַדּוֹן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַדָּן proper name, of a location in Babylonia Ezra 2:59 (see כְּרוּב proper name)
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 2:59 |
Profile
A place from which some returned exiles came.
Addan (Addon), a place from which some Jewish exiles returned to Judah.
Addan, also known as Addon, is mentioned in Ezra 2:59 and Nehemiah 7:61 as one of the places from which certain Jewish families returned to Judah following the Babylonian exile. These families, including the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, were unable to prove their Israelite ancestry or priestly lineage and were therefore excluded from the priesthood. The exact location of Addan is unknown, but it was likely a town or region in Babylonia where these exiled families had settled. The mention of Addan in the lists of returning exiles highlights the challenges faced by some Jews in establishing their identity and place within the post-exilic community.