Dibon Summary
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Dibon, also known as Dibon-gad, was a Moabite city allotted to the tribe of Gad, later repossessed by Moab.
Dibon
PlaceMoabite city, allotted to Gad, later possessed by Moab.
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- en Dimon · Also called
- en Dibon-gad · Also called
- en Dibon/-gad · Also called
- en Dibon/ Gad · Also called
- en Dibon Gad · Also called
- he דִּיבֹן · H1769G
- he דִּימוֹן · H1775
- he דִּיבֹן, דִּימוֹן+H1410I«H1410=גָּד · H1769I
- bg Дивон
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Dibon Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Dibon, also called Dibon-gad, was a city located in the region of Moab, north of the Arnon River. It was originally inhabited by the Moabites (Numbers 21:30) but was later conquered by the Israelites and allotted to the tribe of Gad (Numbers 32:3, 34; Joshua 13:9, 17). The Gadites rebuilt and fortified the city (Numbers 32:34). However, Dibon was later repossessed by the Moabites (Isaiah 15:2; Jeremiah 48:18, 22). The city is mentioned in the famous Mesha Stele (Moabite Stone), which records the victories of King Mesha of Moab against Israel. Dibon is also associated with the "waters of Dimon" in Isaiah 15:9, possibly referring to a nearby river or stream. The city was one of the stopping points during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings (Numbers 33:45-46).
Dibon 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A city in Moab (Num. 21:30); called also Dibon-gad (33:45), because it was built by Gad and Dimon (Isa. 15:9). It has been identified with the modern Diban, about 3 miles north of the Arnon and 12 miles east of the Dead Sea.
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