Arad

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About Arad

Now Tell Arad, a Canaanite city, about 20 miles south of Hebron. The king of Arad “fought against Israel and took of them prisoners” when they were retreating from the confines of Edom (Num. 21:1; 33:40; Judg. 1:16). It was finally subdued by Joshua (12:14).

Description from Easton's Bible Dictionary (public domain).

Where Arad appears in Scripture

Numbers 21:1
Numbers 33:40
Joshua 12:14
Judges 1:16

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