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Dotan is a Hebrew biblical name with deep historical and geographical significance, referring to an ancient valley and city in the Samaria region. The name carries with it the memory of one of the most formative events in the Book of Genesis - the story of Joseph's sale, which took place precisely in this location. The Dotan Valley, located approximately 20 kilometers north of Shechem, was a fertile grazing area and an important transit point on ancient trade routes. The name itself is likely derived from the Aramaic root "dat" or "datan," whose meaning is related to concepts of law, judgment, or place of justice. Some scholars argue that the name also refers to the concept of "dothan" meaning "two pits" or "two wells," describing the topographical features of the area. In biblical tradition, Dotan appears as a place of dramatic and fateful significance. When Joseph was sent by his father Jacob to find his shepherding brothers, he found them in Dotan. There, out of jealousy and hatred, the brothers decided to get rid of him, first by throwing him into a pit and ultimately by selling him to the Ishmaelites. This event was the turning point that led Joseph to Egypt and eventually to the descent of all the children of Israel to Egypt and the Egyptian bondage. Thus, Dotan became a symbol of destiny, of a historical turning point, and of a place where events occurred that shaped the future of the people of Israel. Beyond the Joseph story, Dotan is also mentioned in the Book of Kings II, as the place where a great miracle occurred in the days of the prophet Elisha, when the Aramean army tried to capture the prophet and he was miraculously saved. As a personal name, Dotan carries all this historical and spiritual weight. It symbolizes a deep connection to the Land of Israel, to its landscapes and to its biblical history. The name gives its bearer a sense of rootedness, of connection to the holy and ancient places of the Jewish people. It is a name that reminds us of the importance of place in shaping identity and destiny, and of the inseparable connection between the people and their land. In the modern era, the name Dotan has returned to use in Israel as part of the revival of biblical and geographical names, and it is chosen by parents seeking a unique name with historical and national significance. The name reflects historical consciousness, love of the land, and a desire to preserve the collective memory of the Jewish people.

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Genesis 37:17 - And Joseph went after his brothers, and found them in Dothan

In Kabbalah, the name Dotan symbolizes the meeting point between personal destiny and collective fate. The place where events occurred that shaped the future of an entire nation teaches about the deep connection between the individual and the collective. The name carries energy of change, of transition from one state to another, and of preparation for greater processes that will occur in the future.

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Dotan Weiner - Israeli director and screenwriter | Dotan Ashkenazi - Israeli actor | Dotan Greenberg - Israeli footballer

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