Encyclopedia entry
Dinhabah
Robbers’ den, an Edomitish city, the capital of king Bela (Gen. 36:32). It is probably the modern Dibdiba, a little north-east of Petra.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(Genesis 36:32; 1 Chronicles 1:43) the capital city, and probably the birthplace, of Bela, son of Beor king of Edom.
In the Bible
2
Verses where Dinhabah is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 1:43
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.
- Genesis 36:32
Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
Scripture on Dinhabah
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Entries that reference Dinhabah
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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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