Bible Dictionary
Dimnah
Dimnah was a city in the territory of Zebulun assigned to the Merarite Levites. Another biblical listing gives the name as Rimmon, suggesting that Dimnah may reflect a textual variation.
Definition
Dimnah was a city in the territory of Zebulun assigned to the Merarite Levites. Its name is associated with “dung.”
Biblical Usage
Dimnah appears in the list of Levitical cities given to the Merarites. The parallel listing in Chronicles uses the name Rimmon.
Historical Background
The supplied material regards Dimnah as probably a clerical error or variant for Rimmon.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Dunghill, a city of Zebulun given to the Merarite Levites (Josh. 21:35). In 1 Chr. 6:77 the name “Rimmon” is substituted.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(dung), a city int he tribe of Zebulun, given to the Merarite Levites. (Joshua 21:35)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>dim'-na (dimnah, "dung"; Damna): A city of the Merarite Levites in the territory of Zebulun (Jos 21:35). The name is probably a clerical error for Rimmon.</p>