נחמיה, פרק י״א, פסוק ל״ד

As the returning population established their homes, they spread out across a continuous sequence of towns. This specific region included the communities of Hadid, Zeboim, and Neballat [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

The historical record of these settlements was treated with careful precision by later generations. A strict tradition was maintained regarding how these locations were documented, ensuring that the exact, original spelling of the town of Hadid was perfectly preserved [מנחת שי].