Overview
The Bible addresses tarshish across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles, Genesis and Esther. Closely related themes include Japheth, Sciences, Genealogy and Benjamin, Tribe Of.
Key Bible verses about tarshish
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
In the Bible dictionary
Studying tarshish for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 10:4, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Chronicles, Genesis and Esther each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Japheth, Sciences, Genealogy and Benjamin, Tribe Of.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about tarshish?
The Bible addresses tarshish across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles, Genesis and Esther. Closely related themes include Japheth, Sciences, Genealogy and Benjamin, Tribe Of.
How many Bible verses are about tarshish?
The Bible references tarshish in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention tarshish?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 10:4: “And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, as some read it, Rodanim”
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