Kir
Kir, a city or region in Mesopotamia, possibly Elam, was the place where the Arameans were exiled and from where they originally came.
The name Kir means “a city; wall; meeting”
PlaceAssyriaOld Testament3 books4 verses
Summary
A location in Assyria first mentioned at 2 Kings 16:9; only referred to as Kir (קִיר).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- קִירKir
Mentions
- So the king of Assyria responded to him, marched up to Damascus, and captured it. He took its people to Kir as captives and put Rezin to death.
- Elam takes up a quiver, with chariots and horsemen, and Kir uncovers the shield.
- I will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD.
- “Are you not like the Cushites to Me, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD. “Did I not bring Israel up from the land of Egypt, the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Arameans from Kir?