According to the Bible Dibon was one of the stations of the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt (Numbers 33:45) and later part of the lot of Gad’s tribe (Number 32:3; Joshua 13:9). Sometime in the 9th Century BCE it became the capital of the Moabites, and its Moabite king Mesha led a succesful rebellion against the Israelites to gain indpendance (II Kings 3). In 1868 a stele found in Dibon proved to be a decree made by Mesha. It is one of the most important Archaeological discoveries ever made in relation to the Bible. The site itself bears little finds.
Book a Private Tour to Biblical Dibon
Biblical Dibon is identified at Tell Dhiban, about 30 km south of Madaba 
. Contact me for a tour proposal of Jordan that will include a visit to Dibon.
Points of Interest in the Area
 | Umm Ar-Rasas |
 | Madaba |
 | Shobak |
 | Eight Days Tour of Jordan |
