Peduim

Peduim (Hebrew: פדויים, lit. 'Ransomed') is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev desert near Ofakim, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 499.^[1]

Peduim פדויים
Etymology: Ransomed
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Coordinates: 31°19′38″N 34°36′40″E
Country	Israel
District	Southern
Council	Merhavim
Affiliation	Moshavim Movement
Founded	1950
Founded by	Yemenite Jews
Population  (2023)[1]	499

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.