Bab-el-Mandeb
region · Kingdom · OT Testament
Strategic strait between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, meaning 'Gate of Tears.' Ships on Solomon's trade routes to Ophir would have passed through this narrow passage
Details
| Type | region |
| Modern Name | Bab-el-Mandeb Strait |
| Modern Country | Djibouti |
| Era | Kingdom |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 12.5833, 43.3333 |
Key Events
- Solomon's Red Sea trade route, Gateway between biblical world and East Africa/India
Key People
Scripture References
1 Kings 9:26-28, 1 Kings 10:22
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