Peduim

Peduim
Peduim
Coordinates: 31°19′38.28″N 34°36′40.31″E / 31.3273000°N 34.6111972°E / 31.3273000; 34.6111972Coordinates: 31°19′38.28″N 34°36′40.31″E / 31.3273000°N 34.6111972°E / 31.3273000; 34.6111972
District	Southern
Council	Merhavim
Affiliation	Moshavim Movement
Founded	1950
Founded by	Yemenite Jews
Population (2015)[1]	471

Peduim (Hebrew: פְּדוּיִים‎, lit. Ransomed) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev near Ofakim, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 471.

History

The moshav was established in 1950 by immigrants from Yemen. Like several other moshavim in the area, its name is taken from the Book of Isaiah 35:10;

And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion, and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

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