Dor, also known as Naphath-dor, was a Canaanite city allotted to Manasseh but not fully conquered (Joshua 12:23; 17:11; Judges 1:27).
Also known as Naphath-dor · coast of Dor,border of Dor,region of Dor
Dor, also referred to as Naphath-dor, was a Canaanite city located on the Mediterranean coast, south of Mount Carmel. It was one of the cities conquered by Joshua during the Israelite conquest of Canaan (Joshua 12:23) and was allotted to the tribe of Manasseh as part of their inheritance (Joshua 17:11; 1Ch.7.29). However, the Manassites were unable to drive out the Canaanite inhabitants of Dor, and the city remained under Canaanite control (Judges 1:27). During the reign of Solomon, Dor was included in the administrative district governed by Ben-abinadab, one of Solomon's officers (1Ki.4.11). The city was known for its strategic location and its involvement in maritime trade. Archaeological excavations at Tel Dor have revealed evidence of the city's long history and its importance as a port city in ancient times.
Approximate location: 32.613, 34.919 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Dwelling, the Dora of the Romans, an ancient royal city of the Canaanites (Josh. 11:1, 2; 12:23). It was the most southern settlement of the Phoenicians on the coast of Syria. The original inhabitants seem never to have been expelled, although they were made tributary by David. It was one of Solomon’s commissariat districts (Judg. 1:27; 1 Kings 4:11). It has been identified with Tantura (so named from the supposed resemblance of its tower to a tantur, i.e., “a horn”). This tower fell in 1895, and nothing remains but debris and foundation walls, the remains of an old Crusading fortress. It is about 8 miles north of Caesarea, “a sad and sickly hamlet of wretched huts on a naked sea-beach.”
(dwelling), (Joshua 17:11; 1 Kings 4:11) an ancient royal city of the Canaanites, (Joshua 12:23) whose ruler was an ally of Jabin king of Hazor against Joshua. (Joshua 11:1,2) It appears to have been within the territory of the tribe of Asher, though allotted to Manasseh, (Joshua 17:11; Judges 1:27) Solomon stationed at Dor one of his twelve purveyors. (1 Kings 4:11) jerome places it on the coast, “in the ninth mile from Caesarea, on the way to Ptolemais.” Just at the point indicated is the small village of Tantura, probably an Arab corruption of Dora, consisting of about thirty houses, wholly constructed of ancient materials.
DOR (dwelling), a royal city of the Canaanites, Josh 11:2; Matt 12:23, within the territory of Asshur, but allotted to Manasseh, Josh 17:11; Jud 1:27; 1 Chr 7:29, and was one of Solomon's provision-districts, 1 Kgs 4:11; now Tantura, 8 miles north of Cassarea, where there are considerable ruins.
DOR (dwelling), a royal city of the Canaanites, Josh 11:2; Matt 12:23, within the territory of Asshur, but allotted to Manasseh, Josh 17:11; Jud 1:27; 1 Chr 7:29, and was one of Solomon's provision-districts, 1 Kgs 4:11; now Tantura, 8 miles north of Cassarea, where there are considerable ruins.
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6 verses in 4 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1756
to the kings of the north in the mountains, in the Arabah south of Chinnereth, in the foothills, and in Naphoth-dor to the west;
the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
Within Issachar and Asher, Manasseh was assigned Beth-shean, Ibleam, Dor (that is, Naphath), Endor, Taanach, and Megiddo, each with their surrounding settlements.
At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land.
Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife);
And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.
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