Tarshish (Western)
region · Prophetic · OT Testament
One candidate for biblical Tarshish, the distant western destination Jonah fled toward. Tarshish represented the farthest reaches of the known world. Some scholars place it in Spain, others in North Africa
Details
| Type | region |
| Modern Name | Strait of Gibraltar region |
| Modern Country | Morocco |
| Era | Prophetic |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 35.7595, -5.8340 |
Key Events
- Jonah flees toward Tarshish, Solomon's ships of Tarshish, Prophetic references to distant lands
Key People
Scripture References
Jonah 1:3, 1 Kings 10:22, Isa 66:19, Ps 72:10
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