A place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wanderings.
Diblathaim
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in Numbers 33:46.
עַלְמֹן דִּבְלָתָיְמָהAlmon-diblathaim
בֵּית דִּבְלָתָ֑יִםBeth-diblathaim
Also called Almon-diblathaim, Beth-diblathaim.
About Diblathaim Written by AI
Diblathaim, also referred to as Almon-diblathaim or Beth-diblathaim, was a place mentioned in the Old Testament where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wanderings after leaving Egypt (Numbers 33:46-47). It was one of the last stops before they entered the Promised Land. The name "Diblathaim" means "two cakes of figs," possibly indicating the presence of fig trees in the area. Beth-diblathaim is mentioned in Jeremiah 48:22 as one of the cities in Moab that would face God's judgment. The exact location of Diblathaim is unknown, but it was likely situated in the plains of Moab, east of the Jordan River.
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
Two cakes, a city of Moab, on the east of the Dead Sea (Num. 33:46; Jer. 48:22).
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
- Numbers 33:46
They set out from Dibon-gad and camped at Almon-diblathaim.
- Numbers 33:47
They set out from Almon-diblathaim and camped in the mountains of Abarim facing Nebo.
- Jeremiah 48:22
upon Dibon, Nebo, and Beth-diblathaim,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.