Ophir
Mentioned in 2206 BC traditional (Jones)
One of the sons of Joktan (Gen. 10:29).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 17th generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of the Flood to Abraham, 2348–1997 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Havilah, Jobab, and Joktan.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
2 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Ophir 13 |
| KJV | Ophir 13 |
| ASV | Ophir 13 |
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Every verse
All 2 tagged verses, by book, in canonical order. The Berean Standard Bible is shown; switch to the King James or American Standard Version.
Genesis1 verse
- 10:29
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1:23
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
One of the sons of Joktan (Gen. 10:29).