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Dabareh

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Dabareh, or Daberath, was a town on the boundary of Zebulun and later a Levitical city in Issachar. It is identified with a village near the western foot of Mount Tabor.

Definition

Dabareh, or Daberath, was a town on the boundary of Zebulun. It is identified with Debarieh, lying at the western foot of Mount Tabor.

Biblical Usage

The town is mentioned in connection with the boundary of Zebulun and with the Levitical city Daberath (Joshua 19:12; 21:28).

Historical Background

Its later name is given as Debarieh, at the western foot of Tabor.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(pasture), (Joshua 21:28) or Daberath, a town on the boundary of Zebulun. (Joshua 19:12) Under the name of Debarieh it still lies at the western foot of Tabor.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>dab'-a-re.</p><p>See DABERATH.</p>
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