Where is Dor in the Bible?
Dor also referred to as Naphath-dor, was a Canaanite city located on the Mediterranean coast, south of Mount Carmel. Dor appears in 6 verses across 4 books of the Bible.
What happened at Dor?
Dor, also referred to as Naphath-dor, was a Canaanite city located on the Mediterranean coast, south of Mount Carmel. It was one of the cities conquered by Joshua during the Israelite conquest of Canaan (Joshua 12:23) and was allotted to the tribe of Manasseh as part of their inheritance (Joshua 17:11; 1Ch.7.29). However, the Manassites were unable to drive out the Canaanite inhabitants of Dor, and the city remained under Canaanite control (Judges 1:27). During the reign of Solomon, Dor was included in the administrative district governed by Ben-abinadab, one of Solomon's officers (1Ki.4.11). The city was known for its strategic location and its involvement in maritime trade. Archaeological excavations at Tel Dor have revealed evidence of the city's long history and its importance as a port city in ancient times.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Dor appear in the Bible?
Dor is referenced in 6 verses across 4 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- 1 Chronicles 7:29
- 1 Kings 4:11
- Judges 1:27
- Joshua 11:2
- Joshua 12:23
- Joshua 17:11
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Dor.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Dor?
Dor appears in 6 verses across 4 books, most often in Joshua, which accounts for 3 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Dor?
Joshua, 1 Chronicles, 1 Kings, Judges.
Where can I read every verse about Dor?
This page lists 6 of them. Protos carries all 6, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
