Bible Dictionary
ALEMA
Alema was a town in Gilead mentioned during the Maccabean wars. It was besieged by hostile nations and probably relieved during Judas Maccabee’s campaign.
Biblical Usage
It is mentioned in the account of cities besieged by nations under Timotheus during the Maccabean wars. Judas Maccabeus probably relieved it along with the neighboring cities.