Dothaim
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Dothaim is an unidentified settlement in the Transjordan region referenced in the deuterocanonical Book of Judith as a strategic point along the Assyrian army's route.
What is the meaning of Dothaim in the Bible?
Dothaim is a location mentioned in Judith 4:6, situated in the territory of the Ammonites, where the Assyrian forces under Holofernes halted during their campaign against the southern kingdoms.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Dothaim helps clarify the military logistics and geographical progression of the Assyrian invasion narrative, providing context for the strategic movements described in the text.
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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.