Dabbesheth
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient settlement identified with the biblical town of Dabbesheth located in the territory of the tribe of Zebulun.
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A town situated on the western boundary of the tribe of Zebulun, generally identified with the modern ruins of Dabsheh, located east of Acre.
What is the meaning of Dabbesheth in the Bible?
A town situated on the western boundary of the tribe of Zebulun, generally identified with the modern ruins of Dabsheh, located east of Acre.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this site clarifies the specific territorial boundaries assigned to the tribe of Zebulun in the biblical narrative.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.