Admah in the Bible
One of the cities of the plain destroyed with Sodom and Gomorrah.
Admah was one of the five 'cities of the plain' in the Jordan Valley, allied with Sodom and Gomorrah. It was destroyed by God's fiery judgment along with Sodom, Gomorrah, and Zeboiim, while only Zoar was spared.
Modern Location
Unknown — believed to be submerged beneath or near the Dead Sea
Key Biblical Events
- 1Allied with Sodom in the battle of the kings (Genesis 14:2)
- 2Destroyed with Sodom and Gomorrah (Deuteronomy 29:23)
- 3Referenced as a warning by Hosea (Hosea 11:8)
Key KJV Scriptures
"How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim?"
"The whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning... like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim."
Spiritual Significance
In Hosea, God's reluctance to make Israel 'like Admah' reveals His compassionate heart — even when judgment is deserved, His love agonizes over destruction.
Why Admah Matters
Admah holds a unique place in Scripture because it stands at the crossroads of God's covenant promises to His chosen people. With 3 major biblical events connected to this site — and key figures like Abraham, Lot linked to its story — Admah is far more than a point on an ancient map. It is a place where God acted decisively in human history.
Rooted in the Old Testament narrative, Admah is referenced in 2 key scriptures that reveal God's faithfulness across generations. In Hosea, God's reluctance to make Israel 'like Admah' reveals His compassionate heart — even when judgment is deserved, His love agonizes over destruction.
For today's believer, studying Admah is more than a geography lesson — it is an invitation to see God's faithfulness written across real places and real people. Every mountain, city, and river in Scripture reminds us that God works within history, not apart from it. When you read about Admah, you are standing on the same spiritual ground where Abraham encountered the living God.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Admah mentioned in Hosea?
God uses Admah as an example of total destruction to express how much it would pain Him to judge Israel the same way — revealing divine mercy wrestling with divine justice.
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Related Bible Locations
Dead Sea
The salt sea near Sodom and Gomorrah — the lowest point on earth.
Sodom
The wicked city destroyed by God's fire and brimstone as a warning to all generations.
Hebron
One of the oldest cities in the world — Abraham's home and David's first capital.
Hebron
City of the patriarchs — where Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are buried and David was first crowned king.
Miracles at Admah
Every miracle in Scripture tied to Admah.
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