Overview
The Bible addresses navy across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings and Daniel. Closely related themes include Ships, Syria, Holy Land and Red Sea.
Key Bible verses about navy
Old Testament
1 Kings
Daniel
For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.
And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying navy for yourself
- Begin with 1 Kings 9:26, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Kings and Daniel each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Ships, Syria, Holy Land and Red Sea.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about navy?
The Bible addresses navy across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings and Daniel. Closely related themes include Ships, Syria, Holy Land and Red Sea.
How many Bible verses are about navy?
The Bible references navy in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention navy?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Kings 9:26: “And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Ezion–geber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom.”
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