Bible Dictionary
Beth-diblathaim
A town of Moab mentioned in Jeremiah’s prophecy of judgment. It is probably the same place as Almon-diblathaim.
Definition
Beth-diblathaim was a town of Moab mentioned in Jeremiah’s prophecy of judgment. Its name means “house of Diblathaim,” or “house of two cakes of figs.”
Biblical Usage
Jeremiah named Beth-diblathaim with other Moabite towns under the announcement of destruction.
Historical Background
It was probably the same place as Almon-diblathaim and may have been fortified by Mesha. Its exact site has not been identified.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
House of two cakes of figs, a city of Moab, upon which Jeremiah (48:22) denounced destruction. It is called also Almon-diblathaim (Num. 33:46) and Diblath (Ezek. 6:14). (R.V., “Diblah.”)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>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 33:46 f). Mesha claims to have fortified it along with Mehedeba and Ba`al-me`on (see MOABITE STONE). The place is not yet identified.</p>