Topical Encyclopedia Geographical Location: Dora, also known as Dor, is an ancient city located on the Mediterranean coast of modern-day Israel, south of Mount Carmel. It is situated in the region historically known as Canaan and later as the territory of the tribe of Manasseh, although it was not fully conquered by the Israelites during the initial settlement period. Biblical References: Dora is mentioned in several passages of the Old Testament. In the Book of Joshua, it is listed among the cities that were part of the inheritance of the tribe of Manasseh, although the Israelites did not drive out all the Canaanite inhabitants. Joshua 17:11 states, "Within Issachar and Asher, Manasseh also had Beth-shean, Ibleam, and the people of Dor, Endor, Taanach, and Megiddo, each with their surrounding settlements." In Judges 1:27 , the text highlights the incomplete conquest of the land: "At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their surrounding settlements, because the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land." Historical Significance: Dora was a significant maritime city due to its strategic location along the coast. It served as a major port and was known for its production of purple dye, a valuable commodity in the ancient world. The city was fortified and played a role in various military campaigns throughout its history. During the period of the Judges, the city remained under Canaanite control, and its inhabitants were not fully expelled by the Israelites. This incomplete conquest is indicative of the broader challenges faced by the Israelites in securing the Promised Land, as they often struggled with the influence and presence of the surrounding Canaanite culture and religion. Cultural and Religious Context: The presence of Canaanite inhabitants in Dora and other cities posed a continual challenge to the Israelites, as it often led to the temptation of idolatry and syncretism. The Canaanites were known for their worship of Baal and other deities, practices that were in direct opposition to the worship of Yahweh as commanded in the Mosaic Law. The struggle to maintain religious purity and obedience to God's commandments is a recurring theme in the historical books of the Old Testament. The Israelites' interactions with the Canaanites, including those in Dora, serve as a backdrop for many of the prophetic warnings and calls to repentance found throughout the Scriptures. Archaeological Insights: Archaeological excavations at the site of ancient Dora have revealed significant findings, including remnants of fortifications, residential structures, and artifacts related to its role as a trade center. These discoveries provide valuable insights into the city's economic and cultural life during the biblical period. The city's strategic importance continued into later periods, including the Hellenistic and Roman eras, when it was further developed and fortified. The archaeological record at Dora thus offers a window into the complex history of the region and its interactions with various empires and cultures over the centuries. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia DOR; DORAdor, do'-ra (do'r, dor, "habitation," "circle"; Dor; Josephus, Dora; modern TanTurah): A town of the coast of Palestine, South of Carmel (Apion, II, 10; Vita, 8), about 8 miles North of Caesarea. It was occupied in the earliest times by the Canaanites and probably belonged to Phoenicia, tradition saying that it was a Sidonian colony. It furnished an abundance of the shell-fish so valuable for the manufacture of the Tyrian purple, and this would have led the Phoenicians to occupy the site. In the 12th century B.C., the region was occupied by the northern people who raided the whole Syrian coast and Egypt. They were driven back by the Egyptians, but renewed the attack, and the weakness of Egypt in the middle of the century enabled them to settle in the coast region South of Carmel; a tribe of them occupied Dor, and others the territory to the limits of the desert of Sinai, and became the Philistine people so well known by their contests with the Hebrews. Naphoth-dor, "the heights of Dor," may be the slopes of Carmel inland from TanTurah. Dor fell within the territory assigned to Manasseh (Joshua 17:11; compare Ant, V, i, 22). It was the seat of a king who possessed other towns on the heights back of the coast. He was one of the allies of Jabin of Hazor in the conflict with Joshua (Joshua 11:2) and was conquered by him (Joshua 12:23), but Dor was not occupied by the Israelites (Joshua 17:11 Judges 1:27). 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