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Dibon, also known as Dibon-gad, was a Moabite city allotted to the tribe of Gad, later repossessed by Moab.
Where is Dibon in the Bible?
Dibon, also called Dibon-gad, was an ancient city located in Moab, in the region east of the Jordan River in present-day Jordan. Initially allotted to the Israelite tribe of Gad during the conquest of Canaan, the city was eventually reclaimed by the Moabites and became an important Moabite settlement. Dibon appears in the biblical books of Numbers, Joshua, Isaiah, and Jeremiah, often mentioned in connection with Israel's territorial disputes with Moab. The city is archaeologically significant as the location where the Mesha Stele, a 9th-century BC inscription, was discovered, providing independent historical confirmation of biblical accounts. In prophetic literature, Dibon is referenced as a symbol of Moab's pride and judgment, reflecting the theological tensions between Israel and its neighboring nations.
In Scripture4 biblical books; 3 with study content
- Numbers
- Joshua
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah