Tarshish (Spain)
region · Prophetic · OT Testament
Leading candidate for biblical Tarshish, the distant western port. Solomon's 'ships of Tarshish' brought gold, silver, and exotic goods. Jonah fled toward Tarshish. Paul planned to visit Spain
Details
| Type | region |
| Modern Name | Seville/Huelva region |
| Modern Country | Spain |
| Era | Prophetic |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 37.3891, -5.9845 |
Key Events
- Jonah flees to Tarshish, Solomon's trading fleets, Paul plans to visit Spain
Key People
Scripture References
Jonah 1:3, 1 Kings 10:22, 2 Chr 9:21, Isa 23:1, Isa 66:19, Rom 15:24, Rom 15:28
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