Overview
The Bible addresses dothan across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings. Closely related themes include Syria, Clairvoyance, Sieges and Prophets. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Elisha.
Key Bible verses about dothan
Old Testament
2 Kings
And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.
Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. great: Heb. heavy
And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? the servant: or, the minister
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.
And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria. follow: Heb. come ye after me
People in the Bible and dothan
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying dothan for yourself
- Begin with 2 Kings 6:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Elisha and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Syria, Clairvoyance, Sieges and Prophets.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about dothan?
The Bible addresses dothan across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings. Closely related themes include Syria, Clairvoyance, Sieges and Prophets. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Elisha.
How many Bible verses are about dothan?
The Bible references dothan in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention dothan?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Kings 6:13: “And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with dothan?
Elisha.
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