Lexical Definition
מִדִּין Middîyn (mid-deen') Middin N:N--L
a variation for מִדְיָן
Middin.
- § Middin = "measures"
- {Midjan, a son of Abraham
- also his country and (collectively) his descendants}
1) one of the 6 cities of Judah located in the wilderness
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִדִּ֖ין | Middin | Josh.15.61 |
| Μαδδίν | Middin | LXX.Josh.15.61 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִדִּין proper name, of a location city of Judah Josh 15:61, site unknown, A Μαθων; ᵐ5L Μαδδειν.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Joshua | 15:61 |
Profile
Middin • A town in the wilderness of Judah
Middin, a town in the wilderness of Judah (Joshua 15:61).
Middin is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Joshua 15:61, as one of the six towns in the wilderness of Judah. The verse lists Middin along with Beth-arabah, Secacah, Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi. The wilderness of Judah refers to the arid region in the eastern part of the territory of Judah, near the Dead Sea. Its location remains unknown.
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