Old Testament
Ophir
A descendant of Shem and a legendary region renowned in the Old Testament for its abundance of fine gold.
Ophir is listed in the Table of Nations as a son of Joktan, representing a people group or geographical location. The name is most famous for the land of Ophir, a source of high-quality gold, precious stones, and exotic goods imported by King Solomon’s fleet. Scripture uses the region as a standard for immense wealth and rarity, appearing in historical, poetic, and prophetic contexts.
In the text
- Verses
- 10
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- Genesis 10:29
- Last appears
- Isaiah 13:12
Where Ophir appears
10 verses · 10 chaptersIn the same books
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- Ephah5 versesA son of Midian and grandson of Abraham through Keturah, representing a tribe of the Midianite people.
- Absalom85 versesThe third son of King David who led a violent rebellion to usurp his father's throne.
- Rehoboam42 versesThe son of Solomon whose harsh leadership led to the division of the united kingdom of Israel.
- Ahaziah30 versesThe eighth king of Judah who followed the evil ways of the house of Ahab and died by Jehu's hand.
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