Arad

[Easton] (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 (Num. 21:1; 33:40; Judg. 1:16). It was finally subdued by Joshua (12:14). (2.) One of the sons of Beriah (1 Chr. 8:15). [Smith] a royal city of the Canaanites, named with Hormah and Libnah. (Joshua 12:14) The wilderness of Judah was to the south of Arad.” (Judges 1:16) It may be identified with a hill, Tel ’Arad, an hour and a half northeast by east from Milh (Moladah), and eight hours from Hebron. (a wild ass), a Benjamite, son of Beriah, who drove out the inhabitants of Gath. (1 Chronicles 8:15) (B.C. 536.) [Hitchcock] a wild ass; a dragon [Nave] –1. A city on the south of Canaan Nu 21:1 ; 33:40 .Subdued by Joshua Jos 12:14 –2. Son of Beriah 1Ch 8:15 [STEPBible TIPNR] A location in Benjamin Tribe first mentioned at Num.21.1) only referred to as Arad (עֲרָד). [Theographic] 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 (Num. 21:1; 33:40; Judg. 1:16). It was finally subdued by Joshua (12:14).