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Every named place in the Bible, located with stated precision and uncertainty, with the verses that name each one.
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Antioch
Antioch on the Orontes was one of the great cities of the Roman world and the home of the first largely Gentile church. Believers were first called Christians there, Barnabas and Saul taught there for a year, and the church sent them out on the first missionary journey.
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Bethany
Bethany was a village on the eastern side of the Mount of Olives, a short walk from Jerusalem, and the home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Jesus raised Lazarus there, was anointed there, lodged there during the final week, and led His disciples out toward Bethany before His ascension.
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Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a town in the Judean hills south of Jerusalem. It was the hometown of David and, according to Matthew and Luke, the birthplace of Jesus. The prophet Micah named it as the place from which Israel's ruler would come.
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Caesarea
Caesarea was the Roman administrative capital of Judea, a harbor city on the Mediterranean built by Herod the Great. Philip settled there, the centurion Cornelius lived there when Peter brought him the Gospel, and Paul was later held there for two years before his appeal to Caesar.
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Caesarea Philippi
Caesarea Philippi was a city at the foot of Mount Hermon, rebuilt by Herod's son Philip and named for Caesar and for himself. In the villages around it Jesus asked His disciples who they said He was, and Peter answered that He is the Christ.
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Cana
Cana was a village in Galilee where Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding, the first of His signs in John's Gospel, and where He later healed an official's son from a distance. Nathanael was from Cana.
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Capernaum
Capernaum was a fishing town on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee that became the base of Jesus's Galilean ministry. Matthew calls it His own town; the Gospels place many healings and synagogue teachings there.
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Damascus
Damascus is an ancient city of Syria, named in Genesis and throughout the history of Israel's kings and prophets. Saul of Tarsus was traveling there to arrest believers when the risen Jesus met him on the road, and in Damascus he was healed, baptized, and first proclaimed Jesus as the Christ.
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Eden
Eden was the garden God planted in the east and where He placed the first humans, with the tree of life at its center. After the fall, God sent the man and woman out and set cherubim to guard the way back to the tree of life.
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Egypt
Egypt is the great kingdom on the Nile where Jacob's family settled, where Israel was enslaved for generations, and from which God brought them out at the exodus. Centuries later Joseph carried the infant Jesus there to escape Herod, and Matthew heard in the return the words of Hosea: out of Egypt I called my son.
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Emmaus
Emmaus was a village about seven miles from Jerusalem, known only from Luke's account of the two disciples who walked there on the day of the resurrection and recognized Jesus when He broke bread at their table.
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Galilee
Galilee is the northern region of the land where Jesus grew up and carried out most of His public ministry. Isaiah had spoken of light dawning on Zebulun and Naphtali, and Matthew reads the Galilean ministry as that light.
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Gethsemane
Gethsemane was a garden or olive grove at the foot of the Mount of Olives, across the Kidron Valley from Jerusalem, where Jesus often met with His disciples. On the night of His arrest He prayed there in anguish and was betrayed there by Judas.
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Golgotha
Golgotha, meaning Place of the Skull, was the site just outside Jerusalem's walls where Jesus was crucified. The Gospels give its name but not a precise location, and two sites in modern Jerusalem are proposed.
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Jericho
Jericho is an ancient oasis city in the Jordan Valley, the first city Israel took under Joshua and, in the Gospels, the last stop before Jesus climbed to Jerusalem. There He healed blind Bartimaeus and stayed at the house of Zacchaeus.
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the city David made his capital and where Solomon built the temple. In the Gospels it is where Jesus taught in the temple, shared the Last Supper, was tried, crucified, and rose, and where the church was born at Pentecost.
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Jordan River
The Jordan is the river that flows south from the foothills of Mount Hermon, through the Sea of Galilee, and on to the Dead Sea. Israel crossed it into the promised land under Joshua, and John the Baptist baptized in it, including the baptism of Jesus.
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Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai, also called Horeb, is the mountain where God spoke to Moses from the burning bush and where, after the exodus, He gave Israel the ten commandments and made a covenant with them amid fire, cloud, and trumpet sound.
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Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives is the ridge east of Jerusalem across the Kidron Valley, facing the temple. David climbed it weeping in flight from Absalom, Zechariah placed the Lord's feet on it, and Jesus began the triumphal entry from it, taught the Olivet discourse on it, prayed in Gethsemane on its slope, and ascended from it.
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Nazareth
Nazareth was a small village in Lower Galilee where Jesus grew up, which is why He is called Jesus of Nazareth. Luke records the annunciation to Mary there and Jesus's later rejection in its synagogue.
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Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee is the freshwater lake in northern Israel, also called Gennesaret and Tiberias, around which most of Jesus's Galilean ministry took place. He called fishermen on its shore, taught from boats, calmed its storm, and walked on its water.
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The temple in Jerusalem
The temple in Jerusalem was the house of God at the center of Israel's worship, rebuilt after the exile and greatly enlarged by Herod the Great. Jesus was presented there as an infant, taught in its courts, drove out the traders, foretold its destruction, and was accused at His trial of threatening it.
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Wilderness of Judea
The wilderness of Judea is the dry country east of Jerusalem falling toward the Jordan valley and the Dead Sea. John the Baptist preached there, and the Gospels place the forty days of Jesus's testing in the wilderness after His baptism.
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All places A to Z
990 places from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0), each with every verse that names them.
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Taanach
Taanach, a Canaanite city allotted to the tribe of Manasseh, later designated as a Levitical city (Josh. 12:21; 17:11; 21:25). Mentioned in 8 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 12:21.
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Taanath-shiloh
Taanath-shiloh, a landmark on the eastern border of the territory allotted to the tribe of Ephraim (Josh. 16:6). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 16:6.
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Tabbath
Tabbath, a place near the Jordan River where the Midianites fled after being defeated by Gideon (Judg. 7:22). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 7:22.
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Taberah
Taberah, a place where the Israelites camped and experienced God's judgment by fire for their complaints (Num. 11:3; Deut. 9:22). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 11:3.
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Tabor
Tabor, an oak tree near Bethel, mentioned in Samuel's prophetic message to Saul (1Sam. 10:3). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 10:3.
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Tabor Mount
Mount Tabor, a mountain in Israel, known for the gathering of Deborah and Barak's forces and their victory over Sisera (Judg. 4:6, 12, 14). Mentioned in 8 verses across 5 books, first at Joshua 19:22.
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Tadmor
Tadmor (or Tamar), a city built by Solomon in the wilderness, possibly the later site of Palmyra (1Kgs. 9:18; 2Chr. 8:4). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 9:18.
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Tahath
Tahath, a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey (Num. 33:26-27). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Numbers 33:26.
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Tahpanhes
Tahpanhes (or Tehaphnehes), an Egyptian city where Jewish refugees, including Jeremiah, settled after the destruction of Jerusalem (Jer. 43:7-9; 44:1; 46:14; Ezek. 30:18). Mentioned in 7 verses across 2 books, first at Jeremiah 2:16.
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Tahtim-hodshi
Kadesh, a place visited by Joab during David's census of Israel (2Sa.24.6). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Samuel 24:6.
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Tamar
Tamar, a place mentioned as a landmark on the southeastern border of the Promised Land (Ezek. 47:18-19; 48:28). Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Ezekiel 47:18.
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Tappuah
Tappuah (or En-tappuah), a Canaanite city on the border between Ephraim and Manasseh, allotted to Manasseh but with land belonging to Ephraim (Josh. 16:8; 17:7-8). Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Joshua 12:17.
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Tappuah
Tappuah, a town in the Shephelah (lowlands) of Judah (Josh. 15:34). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:34.
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Taralah
Taralah, a town allotted to the tribe of Benjamin (Josh. 18:27). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 18:27.
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Tarshish
Tarshish, a distant maritime city known for its ships, wealth, and trade, possibly located in southern Spain (1Kgs. 10:22; Isa. 23:1; Jonah 1:3). Mentioned in 20 verses across 7 books, first at 1 Kings 10:22.
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Tarsus
Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, known as the birthplace and early residence of the apostle Paul (Act.9.11, 30; 21:39; 22:3). Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Acts 9:11.
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Tekoa
Tekoa, a town in Judah, known as the birthplace of the prophet Amos and the home of one of David's mighty men (2Sam. 14:2; 1Chr. 11:28; Amo.1.1). Mentioned in 12 verses across 6 books, first at 2 Samuel 14:2.
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Tel-abib
Tel-abib, a settlement of exiled Jews by the Chebar River in Babylonia, where the prophet Ezekiel lived (Ezek. 3:15). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezekiel 3:15.
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Tel-harsha
Tel-harsha, a Babylonian city from which some Jewish exiles returned to Jerusalem, but could not prove their genealogy (Ezra 2:59; Neh. 7:61). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:59.
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Tel-melah
Tel-melah, a Babylonian city from which some Jewish exiles returned to Jerusalem, but could not prove their genealogy (Ezra 2:59; Neh. 7:61). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:59.
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Telaim
Telaim, a place where Saul gathered his army before attacking the Amalekites (1Sam. 15:4). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 15:4.
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Telassar
Telassar, a Mesopotamian city conquered by the Assyrians, mentioned in the context of Sennacherib's boasting (2Kgs. 19:12; Isa. 37:12). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:12.
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Telem
Telem, a town in the Negev region of Judah, allotted to the tribe of Judah (Josh. 15:24). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:24.
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Tema
Tema, an Arabian city and tribe known for its caravans and trade, mentioned in prophetic and poetic texts (Job.6.19; Isa. 21:14; Jer. 25:23). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Job 6:19.
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Teman
Teman, a region and town in Edom, named after Esau's grandson, known for its wisdom (Jer. 49:7; Amo.1.12; Obad. 1:9). Mentioned in 6 verses across 5 books, first at Jeremiah 49:7.
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Terah
Terah, a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey (Num. 33:27-28). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Numbers 33:27.
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Thebes
Thebes, an ancient Egyptian city, known for its wealth and power, mentioned in prophecies of judgment against Egypt (Jer. 46:25; Ezek. 30:14-16; Nah. 3:8). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Jeremiah 46:25.
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Thebez
Thebez, a Canaanite city where Abimelech was fatally wounded by a millstone thrown by a woman (Judg. 9:50-54; 2Sam. 11:21). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 9:50.
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Thessalonica
Thessalonica, a prominent city in Macedonia, where Paul established a church and wrote two epistles to the believers (Act.17.1-9; 1Thess. 1:1; 2Thess. 1:1). Mentioned in 9 verses across 5 books, first at Acts 17:1.
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Three Taverns
Three Taverns, a staging post on the Appian Way, about 33 miles from Rome, where Paul was met by Roman Christians (Act.28.15). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Acts 28:15.
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Thyatira
Thyatira, a city in Asia Minor, known for its dyeing industry and the home of Lydia, a convert of Paul (Act.16.14; Rev. 1:11; 2:18, 24). Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Acts 16:14.
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Tibhath
Tibhath, a city from which David took a large amount of bronze, used in the construction of the Temple (1Chr. 18:8). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 18:8.
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Tigris
Tigris, one of the rivers flowing from the Garden of Eden (Gen. 2:14), and the location of Daniel's vision (Dan. 10:4). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 2:14.
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Timnah
Timnah, a Canaanite city on the border between Judah and Dan, associated with Judah's son Er and Samson (Gen. 38:12-14; Josh. 15:10; 19:43; Judg. 14:1-5). Mentioned in 10 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 38:12.
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Timnah
Timnah, a town in the hill country of Judah (Josh. 15:57). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 15:57.
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Timnath-heres
Timnath-heres (or Timnath-serah), a town in the hill country of Ephraim, allotted to Joshua, where he was buried (Josh. 19:50; 24:30; Judg. 2:9). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:50.
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Tiphsah
Tiphsah, a city on the Euphrates River, marking the extent of Solomon's kingdom (1Kgs. 4:24). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Kings 4:24.
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Tiphsah
Tiphsah, a city attacked and brutally conquered by Menahem, king of Israel (2Kgs. 15:16). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 15:16.
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Tirzah
Tirzah, a Canaanite city captured by Joshua, later served as the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel before Samaria (Josh. 12:24; 1Kgs. 14:17; 15:21, 33; 16:6-23). Mentioned in 13 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 12:24.
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Tishbe
Tishbe (or Tishbite), the hometown of the prophet Elijah, located in Gilead (1Kgs. 17:1; 21:17, 28; 2Kgs. 1:3, 8; 9:36). Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 17:1.
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Tob
Tob (or Ish-tob), a region east of the Jordan River where Jephthah fled and later recruited mercenaries to fight the Ammonites (Judg. 11:3, 5; 2Sam. 10:6, 8). Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 11:3.
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Tochen
Tochen, a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon (1Chr. 4:32). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:32.
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Tolad
Tolad, a town allotted to the tribe of Simeon (1Chr. 4:29). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:29.
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Tophel
Tophel, a location mentioned in Moses' speech to the Israelites, possibly near modern-day et-Tafeleh, southeast of the Dead Sea (Deut. 1:1). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Deuteronomy 1:1.
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Topheth
Topheth, located in the Valley of Hinnom (also called the Valley of Slaughter or Baca Valley) south of Jerusalem, was a site of pagan child sacrifice that was defiled by King Josiah (2Ki.23.10; Jer.7.31-32; 19:2, 6, 11-14; 32:35; Isa.30.33). Mentioned in 17 verses across 7 books, first at Joshua 15:8.
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Tower of Eder
The Tower of Eder, a watchtower near Bethlehem, where Jacob pitched his tent and later associated with the coming of the Messiah (Gen. 35:21; Mic. 4:8). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 35:21.
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Tower of Hananel
The Tower of Hananel, a tower in Jerusalem's wall, rebuilt by Nehemiah and mentioned in prophetic visions of the city's restoration (Neh. 3:1; 12:39; Jer. 31:38; Zech. 14:10). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Nehemiah 3:1.
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Tower of the Hundred
The Tower of the Hundred, a tower in Jerusalem's wall, rebuilt during Nehemiah's restoration of the city (Neh. 3:1; 12:39). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Nehemiah 3:1.
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Tower of the Ovens
The Tower of the Ovens, a tower in Jerusalem's wall, rebuilt during Nehemiah's restoration of the city (Neh. 3:11; 12:38). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Nehemiah 3:11.
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Trachonitis
Trachonitis, a rugged, rocky region northeast of the Jordan River, part of Philip's tetrarchy during the time of John the Baptist (Luke 3:1). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Luke 3:1.
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Travelers Valley
The Valley of the Travelers, a location where the army of Gog will be buried after their defeat, blocking the path of travelers (Ezek. 39:11). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezekiel 39:11.
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Troas
Troas, a city in Asia Minor, where Paul had a vision of a man urging him to come to Macedonia, and where he later preached and raised Eutychus from the dead (Act.16.8-11; 20:5-12; 2Cor. 2:12; 2Tim. 4:13). Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Acts 16:8.
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Trogyllium
Trogyllium, a coastal town near Ephesus, where Paul's ship anchored during his journey to Jerusalem (Act.20.15). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Acts 20:15.
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Tubal
Tubal, a nation descended from Japheth, known for trading in slaves and bronze, and allied with Gog in the prophecy of Ezekiel (Gen. 10:2; Isa. 66:19; Ezek. 27:13; 38:2-3; 39:1). Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Isaiah 66:19.
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Tyre
Tyre, a prominent Phoenician port city, known for its wealth, trade, and craftsmanship, often mentioned in the context of judgment and prophecy (Josh. 19:29; 2Sam. 5:11; 1Kgs. 5:1; Isa. 23:1-17; Ezek. 26-28; Matt. 11:21-22; Act.12.20). Mentioned in 55 verses across 18 books, first at Joshua 19:29.
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