Bible Dictionary
Gidom
Gidom was an unidentified place east of Gibeah, marking the limit of Israel’s pursuit of the Benjamites.
Definition
Gidom was an unidentified place marking the eastern limit of Israel’s pursuit of the Benjamites after the battle at Gibeah.
Biblical Usage
Gidom is mentioned only in the account of Israel’s pursuit of Benjamin.
Historical Background
It was apparently between Gibeah and the cliff of Rimmon, toward the wilderness, but no corresponding place-name has been recovered.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(desolation), a place named only in (Judges 20:45) It would appear to have been situated between Gibeah (Tuliel-el-Ful) and the cliff Rimmon.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>gi'-dom (gidh`om): The limit eastward, from Gibeah toward the wilderness, of the pursuit of Benjamin by Israel (Jud 20:45). No name suggesting this has yet been recovered. It is not mentioned elsewhere.</p>