Dothan

Dothan

CityOld Testament
32.4167°N, 35.2333°E View on Map

Dothan was a city in the hill country of Israel. Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery here. Later, when the Aramean army surrounded Dothan to capture Elisha, God opened his servant's eyes to see the hills filled with horses and chariots of fire protecting them.

Historical Timeline

Joseph finds his brothers pasturing flocks at Dothan

GEN 37:17

Joseph's brothers throw him into a pit and sell him to merchants

GEN 37:18-28

Syrian army surrounds Elisha at Dothan; God reveals his angelic army

2KI 6:13-17

Elisha strikes the Syrian army with blindness at Dothan

2KI 6:18-23

Notable Characters

Joseph
JosephSold into slavery by his brothers at Dothan
Elisha
ElishaSaw God's angelic army protecting him at Dothan

Related Locations

Shechem
Shechem

Joseph's brothers moved from Shechem to Dothan with their flocks

Samaria
Samaria

Dothan was north of Samaria in Israel's hill country

Key Verses

Genesis 37:17-282 Kings 6:13-17

Frequently Asked Questions

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