Dinhabah standard
name of Hodbat et-Teneib. about 8 miles East of Heshbon; but this is in the land of Moab, and probably much too far to the North. No satisfactory identification has been proposed.
Where is Dinhabah in the Bible?
Dinhabah was the capital city of Edom during the reign of King Bela, mentioned in Genesis 36:32 and 1 Chronicles 1:43. Located in the region of Edom, which was situated southeast of the Dead Sea in what is now southern Jordan, Dinhabah served as an important administrative center in the ancient Edomite kingdom. While scholars have proposed that Dinhabah may correspond to the site of Hodbat et-Teneib, approximately eight miles east of Heshbon, no completely satisfactory identification of its exact location has been established. The city's mention in the genealogical records of Genesis reflects its significance as a seat of royal power during Edom's early monarchy, contributing to our understanding of the region's ancient political structure.
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