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DOTHAN IN SAMARIA
Into this fertile valley Joseph’s brothers had
come to tend flocks when they sold their brother to Midianite and Ishmaelite
traders.
This region of the Holy Land is characterized by
ridges and valleys. It is good pastureland. When the Israelites settled the
land, this region was given to Manasseh.
Significant Events:
In Dothan Valley, Joseph was sold into Egypt (Gen. 37:12-28). Elijah sealed the
heavens and was fed by ravens (1 Kgs.
17:1-7). Obadiah saved a hundred prophets by hiding them in caves when
Jezebel tried to kill the prophets of Israel (1 Kgs. 18:13). The Syrian army
surrounded Elisha and his servant, whom the Lord miraculously saved (2 Kgs. 6:13-23). (See Bible
Dictionary, “Dothan.”)