Bible Dictionary
JAMNITES
The Jamnites were inhabitants of Jamnia, or ancient Jabneel, near the Mediterranean coast. Judas Maccabeus attacked the town and burned its port and ships.
Definition
The Jamnites were inhabitants of Jamnia, the ancient Jabneel, a town near the Mediterranean on the northern border of Judah.
Biblical Usage
They are mentioned in the Maccabean history as inhabitants of Jamnia.
Historical Background
Judas Maccabeus attacked the town and burned its port and ships. Jamnia’s location near the sea is part of the supplied description.
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jam'-nits (Iamnitai): The inhabitants (2 Macc 12:9) of Jamnia, the ancient Jabneel, a town on the northern border of Judah near the sea. Its port and navy were burned by Judas Maccabeus (loc. cit.).</p>