Dothan
Dothan, a place where Joseph found his brothers and was later sold into slavery.
The name Dothan means “the law; custom”
PlaceOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A location first mentioned at Genesis 37:17; only referred to as Dothan (דֹּתָן).
Location
- Identified as
- Tel Dotan
- Certainty
- Likely (88% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 32.414° N, 35.240° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- דֹּתָןDothan
Mentions
- “They have moved on from here,” the man answered. “I heard them say, ‘Let us go to Dothan.’” So Joseph set out after his brothers and found them at Dothan.
- So the king said, “Go and see where he is, that I may send men to capture him.” On receiving the report, “Elisha is in Dothan,”