Topical Encyclopedia
Madmen is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the prophetic writings of Jeremiah. The name "Madmen" is derived from the Hebrew word "מַדְמֵן" (Madmen), which is believed to mean "dunghill" or "refuse heap." This name is indicative of the judgment pronounced upon the city, reflecting its impending desolation and ruin.
Biblical Reference:The primary reference to Madmen is found in the book of Jeremiah, where the prophet delivers a message of doom against Moab, a nation often in conflict with Israel. In
Jeremiah 48:2, the Berean Standard Bible states:
"Moab will be praised no more; in Heshbon they plan disaster against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from being a nation.’ You too, Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you."
In this passage, Madmen is listed among the cities of Moab that will face destruction. The context of
Jeremiah 48 is a series of oracles against Moab, a neighboring nation east of the Jordan River. The prophet Jeremiah, speaking the words of the LORD, foretells the downfall of Moab due to its pride and idolatry. The mention of Madmen serves as a specific example of the broader judgment against the Moabite cities.
Historical and Geographical Context:The exact location of Madmen is not definitively known, and it is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible outside of
Jeremiah 48. Some scholars suggest that it may have been a small settlement or village within the territory of Moab. The lack of additional historical or archaeological evidence makes it difficult to pinpoint its precise location or significance beyond the biblical text.
Theological Significance:The mention of Madmen in Jeremiah's prophecy underscores the theme of divine judgment against nations that oppose God's people and His purposes. Moab, despite its kinship with Israel through Lot, Abraham's nephew, often stood in opposition to Israel. The judgment pronounced upon Madmen and other Moabite cities serves as a reminder of the consequences of pride, idolatry, and enmity against God.
The prophetic message against Madmen also highlights the sovereignty of God over all nations. The LORD's ability to bring about the downfall of cities and nations, regardless of their power or prominence, is a recurring theme in the prophetic literature. This serves as a warning to all nations and peoples to humble themselves before God and seek His righteousness.
Conclusion:While Madmen is a relatively obscure location in the biblical narrative, its mention in the context of divine judgment against Moab provides insight into the broader themes of prophecy, judgment, and the sovereignty of God. The fate of Madmen, as foretold by Jeremiah, serves as a testament to the certainty of God's word and the fulfillment of His prophetic declarations.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Madmen(dunghill), a place in Moab, threatened with destruction in the pronunciations of Jeremiah. (Jeremiah 48:2)
ATS Bible Dictionary
MadmenAn unknown place in Moab,Jeremiah 48:2.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Ibid., a Moabite town threatened with the sword of the Babylonians (
Jeremiah 48:2).
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n.) Plural of Madman.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
MADMENmad'-men (madhmen; kai pausin pausetai): A town in Moab against which Jeremiah prophesied (48:2). The play upon the words here suggests a possible error in transcription: gam madhmen tiddomi, "Also, Madmen, thou shalt be silenced." The initial "M" of "Madmen" may have arisen by dittography from the last letter of gam. We should then vocalize it as "Dimon," which of course is "Dibon."
Strong's Hebrew
4086.Madmen -- a place in Moab... 4085, 4086.
Madmen. 4087 . a place in Moab. Transliteration:
Madmen Phonetic
Spelling: (mad-mane') Short Definition:
madmen. Word
...7696. shaga -- to be mad
... root Definition to be mad NASB Word Usage act the madman (1), behaving as a madman
(1), demented (1), driven mad (1), mad fellow (1), madman (1),madmen (1)....
Library
WhetherMadmen and Imbeciles Should be Baptized?
... OF THOSE WHO RECEIVE BAPTISM (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whethermadmen and imbeciles
should be baptized? Objection 1: It seems thatmadmen...
Whether this Sacrament Ought to be Given toMadmen and Imbeciles?
... (SEVEN ARTICLES) Whether this sacrament ought to be given tomadmen and
imbeciles?... Now this does not apply tomadmen and imbeciles....
Appeal to the Bishops of the Whole Church to Unite against Gregory...
... You are acquainted with the history of the Arianmadmen, beloved, for you have often,
both individually and in a body, condemned their impiety; and you know...
Whether Children Can Bind Themselves by Vow to Enter Religion?
... But this is lacking in children just as in imbeciles andmadmen. Therefore
just as imbeciles andmadmen cannot bind themselves to...
Documents Connected with the Council of Tyre.
... against our Bishop Athanasius, Theognius and his fellows being themselves his enemies,
caused the relations of Ischyras and certain Arianmadmen to say...
An Exhortation to the People of God not to be Discouraged in their...
... The letter-learned Scribes and Pharisees of this day, look on us asmadmen and
enthusiasts; but though they make so much noise about the world enthusiast, it...
Tome or Synodal Letter to the People of Antioch.
... many who were formerly separated from us by jealousy now wish for peace, while many
also having severed their connection with the Arianmadmen are desiring our...
Letter Liv. --To Serapion, Concerning the Death of Arius.
... So the antichristian gang of the Arianmadmen has been shewn to be unpleasing to
God and impious; and many of those who before were deceived by it changed...
1 Cor. xv. 29
... I trow not; unless it were necessary to discourse withmadmen of what they in their
frenzy utter.... As if he were speaking to drunkards andmadmen....
Matt. xxvi. 17, 18
... For like as they have onmadmen's masks and clothes, so have these also.... Themadmen
then strip themselves of their clothing, but these all that meet them....
Thesaurus
Madmen (3 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
MADMEN.
... We should then vocalize it as "Dimon,"
which of course is "Dibon.". Multi-Version Concordance
Madmen (3 Occurrences).
...Lack (86 Occurrences)
... is exchanged for the word itself, eg in the Old Testament, 1 Samuel 21:15 the Revised
Version (British and American) has "lack" ("Do I lackmadmen?") where the...
Rave (1 Occurrence)
... Rave (1 Occurrence). 1 Samuel 21:15 have I lack ofmadmen, that ye have brought
this one to rave in my presence? shall this man come into my house? (DBY)....
Renown (24 Occurrences)
... off from being a nation. You also,Madmen, shall be brought to silence:
the sword shall pursue you. (See RSV). Ezekiel 16:14 Your...
Designed (14 Occurrences)
... end to her as a nation. But your mouth will be shut, OMadmen; the sword
will go after you. (BBE). Jeremiah 49:20 For this cause...
Mad-men (1 Occurrence)
Mad-men.Madmen, Mad-men. Madmenah . Multi-Version Concordance Mad-men (1
Occurrence).... (WBS).Madmen, Mad-men. Madmenah . Reference Bible.
Moab's (7 Occurrences)
... Thou also, OMadmen, shalt be cut down; the sword shall pursue thee. (DBY). Jeremiah
48:39 How is it broken down! how is Moab's back turned in shame!...
Madman (8 Occurrences)
... unto me? (YLT NAS). 1 Samuel 21:15 Do I lackmadmen, that you have brought
this fellow to play the madman in my presence? Shall this...
Madman'nah (2 Occurrences)
Madman'nah. Madmannah, Madman'nah.Madmen . Multi-Version Concordance
Madman'nah (2 Occurrences).... (See RSV). Madmannah, Madman'nah.Madmen . Reference
Silenced (19 Occurrences)
... The praise of Moab is no more; in Heshbon they have devised evil against her: 'Come,
and let us cut her off from being a nation.' Thou also, OMadmen, shalt be...
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