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Nophah

/NOH-fah/

Summary

Nophah was a Moabite city mentioned in connection with the Israelite conquest of the region under Moses.

☩Location

Nophah is mentioned in the ancient song celebrating Israel's victory over Sihon king of the Amorites. The text describes the fire that went out from Heshbon and reached 'unto Nophah,' indicating a city in the territory of Moab. The exact location is uncertain.

Key verses:Numbers 21:30

Related Verses1 mention

Numbers· 1 verse

21:30

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Nophah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).