Avith
Avith was the capital city of Hadad, an early Edomite king.
The name Avith means “wicked, perverse”
PlaceEdomOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
Location
- Identified as
- Rujum al Juththa
- Certainty
- Uncertain (28% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 30.206° N, 35.602° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- עֲוִיתAvith
Mentions
- When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.
- When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.