Adami-nekeb is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Naphtali. It is referenced in the Book of Joshua, which details the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel following their conquest under Joshua's leadership.

Biblical Reference:
The primary mention of Adami-nekeb is found in Joshua 19:33. The Berean Standard Bible states: "Their border started at Heleph and the large tree in Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel, as far as Lakkum, and ending at the Jordan."

Geographical Context:
Adami-nekeb is situated in the northern region of ancient Israel, within the territory allotted to the tribe of Naphtali. The precise location of Adami-nekeb is not definitively known today, but it is understood to be part of the boundary line that delineated Naphtali's inheritance. The passage in Joshua describes a series of landmarks that formed the border, indicating that Adami-nekeb was a notable point along this line.

Historical and Cultural Significance:
The mention of Adami-nekeb, though brief, contributes to the understanding of the tribal divisions and the fulfillment of God's promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel was a significant event in the history of the Israelites, symbolizing the realization of the covenantal promise of land to the patriarchs.

Theological Implications:
From a theological perspective, the detailed description of tribal boundaries, including locations like Adami-nekeb, underscores the faithfulness of God in delivering the land He promised to His people. It also reflects the orderly and purposeful nature of God's plans, as each tribe received its inheritance according to divine instruction.

Archaeological Insights:
While there is limited archaeological evidence directly identifying Adami-nekeb, ongoing research and excavations in the region of ancient Naphtali continue to provide insights into the historical and cultural context of the biblical narrative. Scholars and archaeologists strive to correlate biblical descriptions with physical sites, enhancing the understanding of Israel's ancient geography.

In summary, Adami-nekeb serves as a geographical marker within the biblical account of Israel's tribal inheritances, illustrating the meticulous detail with which the land was apportioned among the tribes and highlighting the broader narrative of God's covenantal faithfulness to His people.ADAMI-NEKEB

ad'-a-mi ne'-keb 'adhami ha-neqebh, "the ground of the piercing," (that is of the pass, or defile): A place mentioned in indicating the border of Naphtali (Joshua 19:33). In the King James Version, Adami and Nekeb are given as separate names, and it is an open question which view of the matter is correct. Most of the Greek texts give the names as two. The Vulgate has "Adami quae est Neceb." The Jerusalem Talmud gives two names, though instead of Hannekeb or Nekeb it has Siyadathah (Meg 1 1, or Neubauer's Geog du Talmud, 225). In the list of places conquered by Thothmes III of Egypt occurs the name NQBU (Tomkins, Rec of Past, new series, V, 47), which seems to be the same with Neqeb.

The list of names for the border of Naphtali (Joshua 19:33, 34) has no name in common with the list of cities (Joshua 19:35-38) unless Adami and Adamah are the same. The PE Survey maps locate Adamah at Damieh, about seven miles northwest of the exit of the Jordan from the Lake of Galilee, and Adami at Khurbet Adamah, five or six miles south of the exit. Conder, Tomkins and others place Adami at Damieh, and identify Nekeb by its Talmudic name in the neighboring ruin Seiyadeh. Conder says (art. "Nekeb," HDB) that the "pass" implied in the name Nekeb "is probably one leading from the eastern precipices near Tiberias."

Willis J. Beecher

129. Adami Hanneqeb -- a place on the border of Naphtali
... Adami Hanneqeb. 130 . a place on the border of Naphtali. Transliteration: Adami
Hanneqeb Phonetic Spelling: (ad-aw-mee') Short Definition: Adami-nekeb. ...
/hebrew/129.htm - 6kAdaminekeb (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ADAMI-NEKEB. ad'-a-mi ne ... J. Beecher.
Multi-Version Concordance Adaminekeb (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19 ...
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Adami-nekeb (1 Occurrence)
Adami-nekeb. Adaminekeb, Adami-nekeb. Ad'ami-nekeb . Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia ADAMI-NEKEB. ... Adaminekeb, Adami-nekeb. Ad'ami-nekeb . Reference
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Lakkum (1 Occurrence)
... Lakum): A town on the border of Naphtali, named with Adami, Nekeb and Jabneel ... 33
Their border was from Heleph, from the oak in Zaanannim, Adaminekeb, and Jabneel ...
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Adami (1 Occurrence)
... name, where the Revised Version (British and American) has ADAMI-NEKEB, which see ...
border was from Heleph, from the oak in Zaanannim, Adaminekeb, and Jabneel ...
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Ad'ami-nekeb (1 Occurrence)
... 19:33 Their border was from Heleph, from the oak in Zaanannim, Adaminekeb, and Jabneel,
to Lakkum. It ended at the Jordan. (See RSV). Adami-nekeb, Ad'ami ...
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Zaanannim (2 Occurrences)
... Zaanannim (2 Occurrences). Joshua 19:33 Their border was from Heleph, from the oak
in Zaanannim, Adaminekeb, and Jabneel, to Lakkum. It ended at the Jordan. ...
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Za-anan'nim (2 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:33 And their border was from Heleph, from Elon-beza-anannim, and
Adami-nekeb, and Jabneel, unto Lakkum; and the goings out thereof were at the Jordan ...
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Nekeb (1 Occurrence)
... Nekeb (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:33 Their border was from Heleph, from the oak in
Zaanannim, Adaminekeb, and Jabneel, to Lakkum. It ended at the Jordan. ...
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Outgoings (21 Occurrences)
... Joshua 19:33 And their coast was from Heleph, from Allon to Zaanannim, and Adami,
Nekeb, and Jabneel, unto Lakum; and the outgoings thereof were at Jordan ...
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Lakum (1 Occurrence)
... Joshua 19:33 And their coast was from Heleph, from Allon to Zaanannim, and Adami,
Nekeb, and Jabneel, unto Lakum; and the outgoings thereof were at Jordan ...
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