Addan standard

Where is Addan in the Bible?

Addan was a locality in Babylon from which Jewish exiles returned to Judah during the post-exilic period. The place is mentioned in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah as one of several Babylonian towns associated with returning exiles who could not establish their Israelite genealogy. According to Nehemiah 7:61, men from Addan were among those who came back from captivity but lacked documented proof of their ancestry. This reference highlights the challenges faced during the Jewish restoration after the Babylonian exile, as the community worked to reestablish itself in Jerusalem and verify the identity of its returning members.