Hadassah (Heb. Jadâshâh, “the new one”; Heb. Hadassâh, “myrtle”). 1. A village in the Shephelah of Judah, near Lachish (Jos 15:37); unidentified. 2. Transliteration of the original Hebrew name of Queen Esther* (Es 2:7). Hades. See Hell (V).
Source: Evangelical Bible Dictionary
(New). OT place names.
1. City in the plains that was awarded to the tribe of Judah in the division of the land (Jos 15:37).
. Hebrew name of Esther. It means “myrtle” (Es 2:7).
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
(New).
City of Judah located in the Shephelah. (Jos 15:33, 37) Its exact location is currently unknown.
Source: Dictionary of the Bible