Bible Dictionary
Adam, the city of
Adam was a city beside the Jordan near Zarethan. At the time Israel crossed the Jordan under Joshua, the waters were stopped upstream near this place.
Definition
Adam was a city beside the Jordan, near Zarethan, on the west bank of the river.
Biblical Usage
Joshua 3:16 records that the Jordan’s flow was arrested at Adam when Israel crossed the river.
Historical Background
The city is associated with Zarethan, which is also mentioned in 1 Kings 4:12.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Is referred to in Josh. 3:16. It stood “beside Zarethan,” on the west bank of Jordan (1 Kings 4:12). At this city the flow of the water was arrested and rose up “upon an heap” at the time of the Israelites’ passing over (Josh. 3:16).