Peduim | |
Hebname: | פדויים |
Arname: | پدوييم |
Foundation: | 1950 |
Founded By: | Yemenite Jews |
District: | south |
Council: | Merhavim |
Affiliation: | Moshavim Movement |
Pushpin Map: | Israel northwest negev |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 250 |
Coordinates: | 31.3272°N 34.6111°W |
Peduim (he|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 it had a population of .
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.