Ophir (India)
region · Kingdom · OT Testament
India is one of the strongest candidates for biblical Ophir, Solomon's source of gold, precious stones, and exotic goods. The Hebrew word for peacocks (tukkiyyim) may derive from Tamil
Details
| Type | region |
| Modern Name | Goa/Kerala coast |
| Modern Country | India |
| Era | Kingdom |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 15.4000, 73.9000 |
Key Events
- Solomon's gold and peacock trade, Three-year voyages from Ezion-Geber, Exotic goods for the Temple
Key People
Scripture References
1 Kings 9:28, 1 Kings 10:11-12, 1 Kings 10:22, 2 Chr 8:18, 2 Chr 9:10-11
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