Overview:
Mad-men is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the prophetic writings of Jeremiah. It is associated with the judgment pronounced upon Moab, a nation often in conflict with Israel. The name "Mad-men" itself is thought to mean "dunghill" or "place of dung," which may reflect its fate as prophesied by Jeremiah.

Biblical Reference:
The primary reference to Mad-men is found in the book of Jeremiah, where the prophet delivers a message of impending doom upon Moab. In Jeremiah 48:2 , it is written: "There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they plan evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from being a nation.’ You too, O Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you."

Historical and Geographical Context:
Mad-men is believed to have been a town or settlement within the territory of Moab, an ancient kingdom located east of the Dead Sea, in what is now modern-day Jordan. Moab was a frequent adversary of Israel, and its people were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew. The Moabites often found themselves at odds with the Israelites, both politically and religiously.

The prophecy against Mad-men is part of a larger oracle against Moab, which includes various cities and regions within the Moabite territory. The judgment pronounced by Jeremiah is indicative of the broader divine retribution against Moab for its pride and idolatry, as well as its historical enmity with Israel.

Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, the mention of Mad-men in Jeremiah's prophecy underscores the theme of divine justice and the sovereignty of God over the nations. The judgment against Moab, including Mad-men, serves as a reminder of the consequences of pride and rebellion against God. It reflects the biblical principle that nations and peoples who oppose God's will and oppress His people will ultimately face His judgment.

The prophecy also highlights the role of the prophet as a mouthpiece of God, delivering messages of warning and judgment to the nations. Jeremiah's pronouncement against Mad-men and Moab is part of his broader mission to call both Israel and the surrounding nations to repentance and recognition of God's authority.

Cultural and Literary Aspects:
In the cultural and literary context of the Bible, the use of place names like Mad-men in prophetic literature often carries symbolic weight. The name itself, meaning "dunghill," may have been intended to convey the contempt and desolation that would befall the city as a result of divine judgment. Such imagery is common in prophetic writings, where vivid language and symbolism are employed to communicate the seriousness of God's message.

The prophecy against Mad-men, along with other Moabite cities, is part of a larger tapestry of biblical narratives that illustrate the rise and fall of nations in accordance with their relationship to God and His chosen people, Israel.4086. Madmen -- a place in Moab
... 4085, 4086. Madmen. 4087 . a place in Moab. Transliteration: Madmen Phonetic
Spelling: (mad-mane') Short Definition: madmen. ... Madmen. ...
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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). ...
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Whether Madmen and Imbeciles Should be Baptized?
... OF THOSE WHO RECEIVE BAPTISM (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whether madmen and imbeciles should
be baptized? ... Therefore it should not be given to madmen and imbeciles. ...
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Whether this Sacrament Ought to be Given to Madmen and Imbeciles?
... (SEVEN ARTICLES) Whether this sacrament ought to be given to madmen and
imbeciles? ... Now this does not apply to madmen and imbeciles. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether this sacrament ought to 5.htm

Appeal to the Bishops of the Whole Church to Unite against Gregory ...
... You are acquainted with the history of the Arian madmen, beloved, for you have often,
both individually and in a body, condemned their impiety; and you know ...
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Whether Children Can Bind Themselves by Vow to Enter Religion?
... But this is lacking in children just as in imbeciles and madmen. Therefore
just as imbeciles and madmen cannot bind themselves to ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether children can bind themselves.htm

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 Arian madmen to say ...
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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 as madmen and
enthusiasts; but though they make so much noise about the world enthusiast, it ...
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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 Arian madmen are desiring our ...
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Letter Liv. --To Serapion, Concerning the Death of Arius.
... So the antichristian gang of the Arian madmen has been shewn to be unpleasing to
God and impious; and many of those who before were deceived by it changed ...
/.../letter liv to serapion concerning the.htm

1 Cor. xv. 29
... I trow not; unless it were necessary to discourse with madmen of what they in their
frenzy utter. ... As if he were speaking to drunkards and madmen. ...
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Matt. xxvi. 17, 18
... For like as they have on madmen's masks and clothes, so have these also. ... The madmen
then strip themselves of their clothing, but these all that meet them. ...
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Madmen (3 Occurrences)
...mad'-men (madhmen; kai pausin pausetai): A town in Moab against which Jeremiah ... possible
error in transcription: gam madhmen tiddomi, "Also, Madmen, thou shalt ...
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Mad-men (1 Occurrence)
Mad-men. Madmen, Mad-men. Madmenah . Multi-Version Concordance Mad-men (1
Occurrence). ... (WBS). Madmen, Mad-men. Madmenah . Reference Bible.
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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 lack madmen?") where the ...
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Rave (1 Occurrence)
... Rave (1 Occurrence). 1 Samuel 21:15 have I lack of madmen, that ye have brought
this one to rave in my presence? shall this man come into my house? (DBY). ...
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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 ...
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Designed (14 Occurrences)
... end to her as a nation. But your mouth will be shut, O Madmen; the sword
will go after you. (BBE). Jeremiah 49:20 For this cause ...
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Moab's (7 Occurrences)
... Thou also, O Madmen, 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! ...
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Mad-man (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Mad-man (1 Occurrence). 1 Samuel 21:15 Have I need of
mad-men, that ye have brought this man to play the mad-man in my presence? ...
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Madman (8 Occurrences)
... unto me? (YLT NAS). 1 Samuel 21:15 Do I lack madmen, that you have brought
this fellow to play the madman in my presence? Shall this ...
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