1. City on the east of the Jordan in Moab, afterward possessed by Gad; but near the time of the captivity it was again seized by Moab ({vi 6164;6172}Josh. 13:9, 17; Num. 21:30; {vi 4722;4753}Num. 32:3, 34; Isa. 15:2; {vi 20099;20103}Jer. 48:18, 22). Also called DIBON-GAD in {vi 4806-4807}Numbers 33:45-46. Identified with Dhiban, 31° 30' N, 35° 45' E.
2. City inhabited on the return from exile (Neh. 11:25): perhaps the same as DIMONAH. Not identified.