Who was Dor?

Doorkeeper of the tabernacle

The story of Dor

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Dor was a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Joshua. He was the son of Anak, a descendant of the Nephilim, and the father of the Anakim. He was the leader of the Anakim, a race of giants who lived in the land of Canaan. He and his people were defeated by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua. Dor was the son of Anak, a descendant of the Nephilim, and the father of the Anakim. He had three sons: Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai. He was the leader of the Anakim, a race of giants who lived in the land of Canaan. He and his people were defeated by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua. Dor is best known for his role in the biblical narrative as the leader of the Anakim. He and his people were defeated by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua. He is also remembered for his descendants, the Anakim, who were a race of giants living in the land of Canaan. Dor is an important figure in the Bible and is remembered for his role in the biblical narrative. He was the leader of the Anakim, a race of giants who lived in the land of Canaan. He and his people were defeated by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua. He is also remembered for his descendants, the Anakim, who were a race of giants living in the land of Canaan.

Name meaning

The name "Dor" has its roots in Hebrew and generally means "generation" or "habitation." It is often used as both a given name and a surname. In historical contexts, “Dor” also refers to an ancient city located on the Mediterranean coast of present-day Israel. The name carries connotations of continuity, heritage, and sometimes leadership within a community or family.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Generation.

First mention

Genesis 10:27

Appearances in the Bible

50 mentions

Dor in the Bible

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Joshua

Chapter 11

Northern Kings Defeated

Joshua conquers the northern part of Canaan and divides the land among the Israelite tribes.

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Joshua

Chapter 12

List of Conquered Kings

Joshua lists the kings of the land that the Israelites have defeated.

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Joshua

Chapter 17

Manasseh's Territory

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin.

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Judges

Chapter 1

Israel's Continuing Conquest

The Israelites begin to worship other gods, and as a result, God allows them to be oppressed by their enemies.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 9

The Conversion of Saul on the Road to Damascus

Paul is arrested and brought to trial in Jerusalem, but he escapes to Tarsus.

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1 Kings

Chapter 4

Solomon's Administrative Wisdom

Solomon sets up a wise and efficient system of administration, benefiting Israel.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 7

Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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