Dor
Capital of one of Solomon's twelve districts; ancient Canaanite coastal stronghold
First mentioned in the Bible
"Ben-abinadab had all the highland of Dor. Taphath, Solomon's daughter, was his wife."— 1 Kings 4:11
Background
Dor was an ancient port city on the Mediterranean coast south of Mount Carmel. Joshua defeated the king of Dor during the conquest of Canaan. Solomon made it the capital of one of his twelve administrative districts.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
the son of A·binʹa·dab, in all the slopes of Dor (Solʹo·mon’s daughter Taʹphath became his wife);— 1 Kings 4:11Explore Dor on the interactive map →
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