Bible Dictionary
Hadattah
Hadattah was a town in the extreme southern area of Judah. Its name means “new,” and its exact location is uncertain; it may be related to the place later known as Hazor.
Definition
Hadattah, meaning “new,” was a town in the extreme southern part of Judah. It is listed among Judah’s towns, but its precise location is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Hadattah appears in the boundary or town list of Judah.
Historical Background
The entry is referred to the article on Hazor, suggesting a possible connection with that place, but the supplied material does not establish the identification.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
New, one of the towns in the extreme south of Judah (Josh. 15:25).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(new). According to the Authorized Version, one of the towns of Judah in the extreme south. (Joshua 15:25)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ha-dat'-a (chadhattah, "new"):</p><p>See HAZOR.</p>