Dizahab
LocationsGeographical Setting
Dizahab is a biblical toponym identified in Numbers 21:12 as a stopping place for the Israelites during their wilderness journey.
What is the meaning of Dizahab in the Bible?
Dizahab is not a recognized location in the Hebrew Bible. It appears to be a hallucination or a misspelling of a different biblical site.
SIGNIFICANCE
The name translates to 'region of gold,' suggesting the area's perceived mineral wealth or its role as a landmark in early Israelite migration narratives.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Dizahab held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Dizahab in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Dizahab clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Dizahab." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/dizahab/