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Thebes

Thebes, an ancient Egyptian city, known for its wealth and power, mentioned in prophecies of judgment against Egypt.
PlaceOld Testament3 books5 verses

Summary

A location first mentioned at Jeremiah 46:25; only referred to as Thebes (נֹא).

Location

Certainty
Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
Coordinates
25.721° N, 32.610° E
Thebes
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Glossary entries

Thebes No

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Jeremiah 46:25
    The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh.
  2. Ezekiel 30:14
    I will lay waste Pathros, set fire to Zoan, and execute judgment on Thebes.
  3. Ezekiel 30:15
    I will pour out My wrath on Pelusium, the stronghold of Egypt, and cut off the crowds of Thebes.
  4. Ezekiel 30:16
    I will set fire to Egypt, Pelusium will writhe in anguish, Thebes will be split open, and Memphis will face daily distress.
  5. Nahum 3:8
    Are you better than Thebes, stationed by the Nile with water around her, whose rampart was the sea, whose wall was the water?