Dinhabah
Dinhabah, the capital city of Edom during the reign of King Bela.
The name Dinhabah means “he gives judgment”
PlaceEdomOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A location in Edom first mentioned at Genesis 36:32; only referred to as Dinhabah (דִּנְהָ֑בָה).
Location
- Identified as
- Khirbet el Muhatta
- Certainty
- Uncertain (0% of scholarship) · 1 other possible location
- Coordinates
- 31.798° N, 35.722° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- דִּנְהָ֑בָהDinhabah
Mentions
- Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
- 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.