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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Amad</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/amad.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/joshua/19-26.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/amad.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Amad</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/a/am_i_saved.htm" title="Am I Saved">◄</a> Amad <a href="/topical/naves/a/amad--a_town_of_asher.htm" title="Amad: A Town of Asher">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Amad is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Asher. The reference to Amad is found in the Book of Joshua, which details the allotment of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel following their exodus from Egypt and subsequent conquest of Canaan.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>· <b><a href="/joshua/19-26.htm">Joshua 19:26</a> :</b> "Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath."<br><br>In this passage, Amad is listed as one of the towns within the inheritance of the tribe of Asher. The description of the boundary lines indicates that Amad was situated in the northern part of the land allotted to Asher, which was located along the western coast of ancient Israel, near the Mediterranean Sea. The proximity to other towns such as Allammelech and Mishal, as well as the mention of Carmel and Shihor-libnath, provides some geographical context, although the exact location of Amad remains uncertain in modern times.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b><br><br>The tribe of Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and second son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The territory of Asher was known for its fertile land and olive groves, as indicated in the blessings pronounced by Jacob and Moses (<a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Deuteronomy 33:24</a>). The region's agricultural richness contributed to the prosperity of the tribe.<br><br>Amad, as part of Asher's inheritance, would have been a settlement that benefited from the natural resources of the area. The mention of Amad alongside other towns suggests it was a recognized location within the tribal boundaries, although it does not appear prominently in other biblical narratives or historical records.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The inclusion of Amad in the biblical record underscores the importance of land and inheritance in the covenant relationship between God and the people of Israel. The division of the land among the tribes was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and it symbolized the establishment of Israel as a nation under God's sovereignty.<br><br>The detailed listing of towns and boundaries in the Book of Joshua serves to affirm the historical reality of Israel's settlement in Canaan and the divine orchestration of their inheritance. Each town, including Amad, represents a piece of the larger tapestry of God's redemptive plan for His chosen people.<br><br>While Amad itself does not feature prominently in biblical events, its mention contributes to the overall narrative of God's faithfulness in providing for the tribes of Israel and establishing them in the land He had promised to their forefathers.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Amad</span><p>people of witness; a prey<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Amad</span><p>(<i>enduring</i>), an unknown place in Asher, between Alammelech and Misheal. (<a href="/joshua/19-26.htm">Joshua 19:26</a>) only.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">AMAD</span><p>a'-mad (`am`adh): A town in northern Palestine, which fell to the tribe of Asher in the division of the land (<a href="/joshua/19-26.htm">Joshua 19:26</a>). The modern ruin `Amud near Accho may be the site.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6008.htm"><span class="l">6008. <b>Amad</b> -- a place in Asher</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6007, 6008. <b>Amad</b>. 6009 . a place in Asher. Transliteration: <b>Amad</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (am-awd') Short Definition: <b>Amad</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6008.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm"><span class="l">5975. <b>amad</b> -- to take one's stand, stand</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5974, 5975. <b>amad</b>. 5976 . to take one's stand, stand. Transliteration: <b>amad</b><br> Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mad') Short Definition: stand. <b>...</b> 5974, 5975. <b>amad</b>. 5976 > <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5975.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5976.htm"><span class="l">5976. <b>amad</b> -- be at a stand</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5975, 5976. <b>amad</b>. 5977 . be at a stand. Transliteration: <b>amad</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (aw-mad') Short Definition: stand. <b>...</b> 5975, 5976. <b>amad</b>. 5977 . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5976.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4613.htm"><span class="l">4613. moomad -- a standing ground, foothold</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from <b>amad</b> Definition a standing ground, foothold NASB Word Usage foothold<br> (1). standing. From <b>amad</b>; literally, a foothold -- standing. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4613.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4612.htm"><span class="l">4612. maamad -- office, function, service</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from <b>amad</b> Definition office, function, service NASB Word Usage attendance<br> (2), office (1), station (1), stations (1). <b>...</b> see HEBREW <b>amad</b>. 4611, 4612. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4612.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5982.htm"><span class="l">5982. ammud -- a pillar, column</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from <b>amad</b> Definition a pillar, column NASB Word Usage column (1), columns<br> (2), pillar (29), pillars (77), posts (1). apiece, pillar. <b>...</b> see HEBREW <b>amad</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5982.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5977.htm"><span class="l">5977. omed -- a standing place</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from <b>amad</b> Definition a standing place NASB Word Usage place (3), posts<br> (1), stations (2), upright* (2), where i was standing (1). <b>...</b> see HEBREW <b>amad</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5977.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5979.htm"><span class="l">5979. emdah -- standing ground</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from <b>amad</b> Definition standing ground NASB Word Usage support (1). standing.<br> From <b>amad</b>; a station, ie Domicile -- standing. see HEBREW <b>amad</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5979.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/creeds_of_christendom_with_a_history_and_critical_notes/_56_john_calvin_his.htm"><span class="l">John Calvin. His Life and Character.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Paris, 1861. <b>Amad</b>. Roget: L'??glise et l'??tat ?� Gen??ve de vivant Calvin, 1867; and<br> Histoire du peuple de Gen??ve depuis la r??forme jusqu'?� l'escalade. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../creeds of christendom with a history and critical notes/ 56 john calvin his.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/amad.htm"><span class="l"><b>Amad</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>AMAD</b>. a'-mad (`am`adh): A town in northern Palestine, which fell to the tribe of<br> Asher in the division of the land (Joshua 19:26). <b>...</b><b>Amad</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/amad.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/libnath.htm"><span class="l">Libnath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Libnath (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:26 Allammelech, <b>Amad</b>,<br> Mishal. It reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/libnath.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/reacheth.htm"><span class="l">Reacheth (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV WBS). Joshua 19:26 And Alammelech, and <b>Amad</b>, and Misheal; and reacheth<br> to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath; (KJV WBS). Joshua <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/reacheth.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mishal.htm"><span class="l">Mishal (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Mishal (2 Occurrences). Joshua 19:26 Allammelech, <b>Amad</b>,<br> Mishal. It reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mishal.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/misheal.htm"><span class="l">Misheal (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Misheal (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:26 And Alammelech, and <b>Amad</b>, and Misheal; and<br> reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath; (KJV WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/misheal.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/alammelech.htm"><span class="l">Alammelech (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Alammelech (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:26 And Alammelech, and <b>Amad</b>, and Misheal; and<br> reacheth to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath; (KJV BBE WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/alammelech.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/am.htm"><span class="l">Am (11228 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/am.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/allammelech.htm"><span class="l">Allammelech (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Allammelech (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:26 Allammelech,<br><b>Amad</b>, Mishal. It reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/allammelech.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/amadatha.htm"><span class="l">Amadatha</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/amadatha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/allam'melech.htm"><span class="l">Allam'melech (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Allam'melech (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:26 and Allam-melech, and <b>Amad</b>, and Mishal;<br> and it reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihor-libnath. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/allam'melech.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Amad (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-26.htm">Joshua 19:26</a></span><br />Allammelech, <span class="boldtext">Amad</span>, Mishal. It reached to Carmel westward, and to Shihorlibnath.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/amad.htm">Amad</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/amad--a_town_of_asher.htm">Amad: A Town of Asher</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/libnath.htm">Libnath (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reacheth.htm">Reacheth (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mishal.htm">Mishal (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/misheal.htm">Misheal (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/alammelech.htm">Alammelech (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/am.htm">Am (11228 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/allammelech.htm">Allammelech (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/amadatha.htm">Amadatha</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/allam'melech.htm">Allam'melech (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/allam-melech.htm">Allam-melech (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shihor-lib'nath.htm">Shihor-lib'nath (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shihor.htm">Shihor (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shihor-libnath.htm">Shihor-libnath (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shihorlibnath.htm">Shihorlibnath (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stretching.htm">Stretching (84 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/westward.htm">Westward (35 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/toucheth.htm">Toucheth (45 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/carmel.htm">Carmel (33 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/touches.htm">Touches (55 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/touched.htm">Touched (96 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/boundary.htm">Boundary (83 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/west.htm">West (110 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reached.htm">Reached (152 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/a/am_i_saved.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Am I Saved"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Am I Saved" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/a/amad--a_town_of_asher.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Amad: A Town of Asher"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Amad: A Town of Asher" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>