Overview
The Bible addresses sepharvaim across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Assyria, Captivity, Cuth and Presents.
Key Bible verses about sepharvaim
Old Testament
2 Kings
And the king of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof.
And the Avites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burnt their children in fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.
Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? have they delivered Samaria out of mine hand?
Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivah?
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sepharvaim for yourself
- Begin with 2 Kings 17:24, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Kings and Isaiah each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Assyria, Captivity, Cuth and Presents.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sepharvaim?
The Bible addresses sepharvaim across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Assyria, Captivity, Cuth and Presents.
How many Bible verses are about sepharvaim?
The Bible references sepharvaim in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sepharvaim?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Kings 17:24: “And the king of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof.”
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