Bible Dictionary
Amad
Amad was a town in the territory allotted to Asher. Its exact location is uncertain, though it has been associated with a ruin near Acco.
Definition
Amad was a town assigned to the tribe of Asher. It is mentioned only in the list of Asher’s territorial inheritance.
Biblical Usage
Amad appears among the places allotted to Asher, between Alammelech and Misheal.
Historical Background
Its exact location is unknown. The modern ruin Amud near Acco has been proposed as a possible site.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(enduring), an unknown place in Asher, between Alammelech and Misheal. (Joshua 19:26) only.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-mad (`am`adh): A town in northern Palestine, which fell to the tribe of Asher in the division of the land (Jos 19:26). The modern ruin `Amud near Accho may be the site.</p>