Where is Dibon in the Bible?
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). Dibon appears in 9 verses across 4 books of the Bible.
What happened at Dibon?
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).
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Where does Dibon appear in the Bible?
Dibon is referenced in 9 verses across 4 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Isaiah 15:2
- Jeremiah 48:18
- Jeremiah 48:22
- Joshua 13:17
- Numbers 21:30
- Numbers 32:3
- Numbers 32:34
- Numbers 33:45
- Numbers 33:46
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Dibon.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Dibon?
Dibon appears in 9 verses across 4 books, most often in Numbers, which accounts for 5 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Dibon?
Numbers, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Joshua.
Where can I read every verse about Dibon?
This page lists 9 of them. Protos carries all 9, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
