How to Pronounce Arad
ARE-ad
Arad is pronounced ARE-ad (ˈɛəræd): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: AIR-ad or AY-rad.
What does Arad mean?
Arad means “a wild ass; a dragon”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Arad?
(1.) Now Tell Arad, a Canaanite city, about 20 miles south of Hebron. The king of Arad “fought against Israel and took of them prisoners” when they were retreating from the confines of Edom (Num. 21:1; 33:40; Judg. 1:16). It was finally subdued by Joshua (12:14). (2.) One of the sons of Beriah (1 Chr. 8:15).
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Also pronounced
AIR-ad or AY-rad
Found in Scripture
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