Levitical city in Issachar's territory
Daberath
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in Joshua 19:12.
דָּֽבְרַתDaberath
The name means “same as Dabareh.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Daberath Written by AI
Daberath was a city located in the territory allocated to the tribe of Issachar (Joshua 19:12) during the division of the Promised Land. It is mentioned as one of the border cities of Issachar, along with Chisloth-tabor and Japhia. In Joshua 21:28 and 1Ch.6.72, Daberath is listed as one of the cities given to the Levites of the Gershonite clan from the tribe of Issachar, along with its pasturelands. This indicates that Daberath, or a portion of it, was set apart for the Levites, who were responsible for assisting the priests in the tabernacle service and teaching the law to the people. The exact location of Daberath is not specified in the Bible, but it is generally identified with the modern village of Daburiyya, located at the base of Mount Tabor in Lower Galilee. This identification is supported by the similarity in name and the geographical context provided by the biblical references. Apart from its designation as a Levitical city and its location on the border of Issachar's territory, no other details are provided about Daberath in the Bible. Its inclusion in the lists of cities and boundaries suggests that it was a recognized settlement during the time of Joshua and the early Israelite period, but its specific history and significance remain unknown.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Pasture, a Levitical town of Issachar (Josh. 19:12; 21:28), near the border of Zebulum. It is the modern small village of Deburich, at the base of Mount Tabor. Tradition has incorrectly made it the scene of the miracle of the cure of the lunatic child (Matt. 17:14).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 19:12
From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia.
- Joshua 21:28
From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kishion, Daberath,
- 1 Chronicles 6:72
From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.