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Peduim פדויים (Hebrew)
Etymology: Ransomed
Peduim Location within Northwest Negev region of Israel Peduim Location within Israel
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N 34°36′40″E
Country	Israel
District	Southern
Subdistrict	Beersheba
Council	Merhavim
Affiliation	Moshavim Movement
Founded	1950
Founded by	Yemenite Jews
Population  (2024)	496

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 2024 it had a population of 496.

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.