The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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Copyright Statement These files are public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available from Crosswire Software. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'ADMAH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". <http://www.studylight.org/enc/isb/view.cgi?number=T206>. 1915.