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Dathema
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
dath´ē̇ -ma ( Δάθεμα , Dáthema ): A stronghold (1 Macc 5:29) in Gilead to which the Jews fled for refuge from the heathen (1 Macc 5:9). They were delivered by Judas and Jonathan his brother. it was within a night's march from Bosora. It may possibly be identical with (Athamān which lies East of el -Muzērı̄b .
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Dathema'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/d/dathema.html. 1915.