Bible Characters & Character Studies
Arad
First appears at Numbers 21:1
First named in Scripture at Numbers 21:1 — read the chapter.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
(1.) Now Tell Arad, a Canaanite city, about 20 miles south of Hebron. The king of Arad “fought against Israel and took of them prisoners” when they were retreating from the confines of Edom (Numbers 21:1; 33:40; Judges 1:16). It was finally subdued by Joshua (12:14). (2.) One of the sons of Beriah (1 Chronicles 8:15).
