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Adullamite

People & Groups • Old Testament

An Adullamite was an inhabitant of Adullam, a term used in Genesis for Hirah, Judah’s friend.

Definition

An Adullamite was an inhabitant of Adullam, the ancient city of Judah. The term is a gentilic adjective formed from the city’s name.

The term is used in Genesis only of Hirah, Judah’s friend, who is called an Adullamite.

The designation is derived from the city of Adullam.

Genesis 38:1 Genesis 38:12 Genesis 38:20

Easton's Bible Dictionary

An inhabitant of the city of Adullam (Gen. 38:1, 12, 20).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>a-dul'-am-it: The gentilic adjective of ADULLAM, which see. It is used only of Judah's friend Hirah (Ge 38:1,12,20).</p>