Armenia

/ar-MEE-nee-uh/

Summary

A mountainous country in Western Asia, identified with the biblical Ararat, where the sons of Sennacherib fled after murdering their father.

☩Biblical References

Armenia is not mentioned by that name in the original Hebrew text, but appears in the English version where 'Ararat' is translated. The sons of Sennacherib fled to this region after assassinating their father. The country corresponds to the kingdoms mentioned by Jeremiah: Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz.

Key verses:2 Kings 19:37Isaiah 37:38Jeremiah 51:27

☩Geography

Armenia is a lofty plateau from which flow the Euphrates, Tigris, Araxes, and other rivers in different directions. It forms the nucleus of the mountain system of Western Asia. The climate is generally cold but salubrious, with valleys warm enough to ripen grapes. The country abounds in forest and mountain scenery and rich pasture-land.

☩Ancient Significance

Armenia was famous in ancient times for its breed of horses; the satrap of Armenia sent yearly 20,000 foals to the Persian court. The region called Togarmah, mentioned in Ezekiel as trading in horses and mules, is identified with Armenia.

Key verses:Ezekiel 27:14Ezekiel 38:6

Related Verses3 mentions

2 Kings· 1 verse

19:37

Jeremiah· 1 verse

51:27

Isaiah· 1 verse

37:38

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Armenia," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.James Orr (ed.), "Armenia," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
3.George Morrish, "Armenia," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
4.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Armenia," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).