Dok
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient fortress located on the western bank of the Jordan River, approximately 8 kilometers north of the Dead Sea.
What is the meaning of Dok in the Bible?
A fortified structure known as Dok or Doca, constructed by Ptolemy, son of Abubus, situated near Jericho where he orchestrated the assassination of Simon Maccabeus and his two sons in 134 BCE.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of Dok clarifies the strategic isolation Simon Maccabeus faced during his visit, highlighting the political treachery that led to the end of his leadership and the subsequent rise of his son-in-law, Antigonus.
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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.