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Dimonah

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Dimonah was a city in southern Judah. It may have been the same place as Dibon, which was inhabited after the Babylonian exile.

Definition

Dimonah was a city in the south of Judah.

Biblical Usage

Dimonah is named among the cities of Judah. It may correspond to Dibon, which was inhabited after the Babylonian exile.

Historical Background

The supplied material offers no certain identification beyond its location in southern Judah and its possible connection with Dibon.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
a city in the south of Judah, (Joshua 15:22) perhaps the same as Dibon in (Nehemiah 11:25)
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