Arad — the meaning of the Hebrew name עֲרָד

עֲרָד

ʻĂrâd · pronounced ar-awd' · Strong's H6166 · a place

Arad means fugitive.

Strong's definition

from an unused root meaning to sequester itself; fugitive; Arad, the name of a place near Palestine, also of a Canaanite and an Israelite.

First appearance

Num 21:1 And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. (KJV)

Every verse that names Arad

5 occurrences in 5 verses — Numbers, Joshua, Judges, 1 Chronicles

Num 21:1Num 33:40Josh 12:14Judg 1:161Chr 8:15

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