Overview
Madmannah was a city located in the southern territory of Judah, in the Negev region. It appears in the biblical records of land distribution during Joshua's conquest and the establishment of tribal boundaries in ancient Israel.
Key Scriptures
"Hazor, Hadattah, Kerioth, Hezron (that is, Hazor), Amam, Shema, Moladah, Hazar Gaddah, Heshmon, Beth Palet, Hazar Shual, Beersheba, Bizjothjah, Baalah, Iim, Ezem, Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah, Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah, Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon" (Joshua 15:25-32, NIV). This passage lists the cities of Judah's inheritance, including Madmannah among the southern settlements.
Application
Recognizing these specific place names reminds us that God's promises included concrete, tangible land for His people, demonstrating the reliability and specificity of His covenant commitments.