Bible Dictionary
AGADE
Agade was the ancient name of Akkad, a chief city and capital of Babylonia. It is associated with the royal title “king of Sumer and Akkad.”
Definition
Agade was the ancient name of Akkad, one of the chief cities of Babylonia and the capital of Sargon.
Biblical Usage
Agade is associated with Akkad, which appears in the biblical list of cities connected with the beginning of Nimrod’s kingdom.
Historical Background
Agade and Shunir formed part of the royal title “kings of Shunir and Accad.” Sargon ruled in Babylonia about 3500 BC according to the supplied material.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ag'-a-de: Ancient name for Akkad (or ACCAD, which see), one of the chief cities of Babylonia (Ge 10:10), and the capital city of Sargon, who lived and ruled in Babylonia circa 3500 BC. Together with Shunir it formed part of one of the royal titles: "kings of Shunir (Sumer) and Accad."</p>