A town in the foothills of the territory of Judah, conquered and occupied by the Philistines.
About Gederoth
Town (modern Qatra) in the Shephelah (lowland hills) assigned to Judah’s tribe for an inheritance (Jos 15:41) and later captured by the Philistines from King Ahaz (2 Chr 28:18).
Key References
The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages.
Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages.
All Scripture References (2)
Joshua (1)
Gederoth, Beth-dagon, Naamah, and Makkedah—sixteen cities, along with their villages.
2 Chronicles (1)
The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages.