Place Old Testament
Memphis
Also known as Memphis =ESV, NIV; Noph =KJV
Memphis, an ancient Egyptian city mentioned in prophecies of judgment against Egypt (Isaiah 19:13; Jeremiah 2:16; 44:1; 46:14, 19; Ezk.30.13, 16; Hosea 9:6). Mentioned in 8 verses across 4 books, first at Isaiah 19:13.
Why it matters. An important city in ancient Egypt
- Location
- 29.850, 31.254 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Memphis
Memphis was an important city in ancient Egypt, located south of modern Cairo. It served as the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom period and remained a significant cultural and religious center throughout much of Egyptian history. In the Bible, Memphis is mentioned primarily in the context of prophecies against Egypt. The prophet Isaiah speaks of the princes of Memphis as being deceived and leading Egypt astray (Isaiah 19:13). Jeremiah mentions Memphis as one of the cities where the Jews fled to escape the Babylonian invasion, but he warns that they will not find safety there (Jeremiah 2:16; 44:1; 46:14, 19). Ezekiel prophesies that God will execute judgments against the idols and princes of Memphis (Ezk.30.13, 16). Hosea also refers to Memphis (Moph) as a place where the Israelites will be exiled and will die (Hosea 9:6).
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 8 verses across 4 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.