Dictionary entry

Beth-Diblathaim

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

beth-dib-la-tha'-im (beth dibhlathayim; oikos Deblaithaim, literally, "house of Diblathaim"): A town in Moab mentioned with Dibon and Nebo (Jer 48:22). It is probably identical with Almondiblathaim (Nu 33:46f). Mesha claims to have fortified it along with Mehedeba and Ba`al-me`on (seeMOABITE STONE). The place is not yet identified.