The sides of a ravine that formed the border between the lots of Judah and Benjamin, and is called the going up to or ascent of Adummim (Josh. 15:7; 18:17). It lies in the road between Jerusalem and Jericho, and agrees with the parable of the good Samaritan in being a descent from Jerusalem, and was until lately a dangerous road, infested with robbers. It is identified with Talat ed-Dumm, 31° 49' N, 35° 21' E.