Dilean

Dilean, a city located in the lowlands of Judah.

The name Dilean means “that is poor”

PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A location near Lachish only mentioned at Joshua 15:38; only referred to as Dilean (דִּלְעָן).

Location

Identified as
Tel Nagila
Certainty
Possible (31% of scholarship) · 1 other possible location
Coordinates
31.503° N, 34.758° E
Dilean
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Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Dilan, Mizpeh, Joktheel,