Dothan

Also known as: Tell Dothan

Modern name: Tell Dothan, Palestinian Territories

Canaan Old Testament

Dothan illustrates that God's unseen protection far exceeds any visible threat. Elisha's revelation of the angelic army teaches that those who are with us are more than those against us.

About Dothan

A city in the hills of Samaria where Joseph was thrown into a pit by his jealous brothers and sold to Midianite traders. Later, the prophet Elisha was surrounded by an Aramean army here, and God opened his servant's eyes to see angelic hosts.

Biblical Significance

Dothan illustrates that God's unseen protection far exceeds any visible threat. Elisha's revelation of the angelic army teaches that those who are with us are more than those against us.

Geographic Location

Latitude

32.4103°

Longitude

35.2219°

Known today as: Tell Dothan, Palestinian Territories

Quick Facts

Region
Canaan
Testament
Old Testament
Modern Name
Tell Dothan, Palestinian Territories
Key Verses
3
Coordinates
32.41°, 35.22°
Other Names
1

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