Where is Thebes in the Bible?
Thebes, also known as No-amon (Nah. 3:8), was an ancient Egyptian city located in Upper Egypt, known for its wealth, power, and religious significance. Thebes appears in 5 verses across 3 books of the Bible.
What happened at Thebes?
Thebes, also known as No-amon (Nah. 3:8), was an ancient Egyptian city located in Upper Egypt, known for its wealth, power, and religious significance. It was the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom period (1550-1070 BC). The city is mentioned in several prophetic passages in the Bible, primarily in the context of God's judgment against Egypt. Jeremiah prophesied that God would punish Amon, the chief deity of Thebes, along with Pharaoh and the people who trusted in him (Jer. 46:25). Ezekiel foretold the destruction of Thebes, stating that God would execute judgments against the city (Ezek. 30:14-16). Nahum used Thebes as an example of a mighty city that fell despite its strength and allies, comparing it to Nineveh (Nah. 3:8-10). The biblical references to Thebes highlight its prominence and influence in ancient times, as well as its vulnerability to God's judgment.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Thebes appear in the Bible?
Thebes is referenced in 5 verses across 3 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Ezekiel 30:14
- Ezekiel 30:15
- Ezekiel 30:16
- Jeremiah 46:25
- Nahum 3:8
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Thebes.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Thebes?
Thebes appears in 5 verses across 3 books, most often in Ezekiel, which accounts for 3 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Thebes?
Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Nahum.
Where can I read every verse about Thebes?
This page lists 5 of them. Protos carries all 5, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
