Naamah (2)
Naamah is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is within 30 km of Lachish. The name means “Naaman, beautiful; agreeable.”
Where is Naamah?
Approx. 31.5653, 34.8492 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| within 30 km of Lachish | settlement | Medium |
| Horbat Bet Elem | settlement | Low |
| Al Na’ani | settlement | Low |
| Khirbet Fered | settlement | Medium |
Naamah in the Bible dictionary
A city in the plain of Judah (Josh. 15:41), supposed by some to be identified with Na’aneh, some 5 miles south-east of Makkedah.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Naamah
- Joshua 15:41
And Gederoth, Beth–dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages: