The story of Ophir

Ophir was a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He was the son of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, and the brother of Hazarmaveth, Jobab, and Hadoram. Ophir is best known for being the source of the gold that King Solomon used to build the Temple in Jerusalem. He is also mentioned in the Bible as a place of great wealth and abundance. Ophir is believed to have been located in the Arabian Peninsula, possibly in modern-day Yemen. It is also believed that Ophir was a trading port, and that it was a major source of gold, silver, ivory, and precious stones. Ophir is also mentioned in the Bible as a place of great wealth and abundance. Ophir is believed to have been located in the Arabian Peninsula, possibly in modern-day Yemen. It is also believed that Ophir was a trading port, and that it was a major source of gold, silver, ivory, and precious stones. Ophir is best known for being the source of the gold that King Solomon used to build the Temple in Jerusalem. He is also mentioned in the Bible as a place of great wealth and abundance. Ophir is believed to have been located in the Arabian Peninsula, possibly in modern-day Yemen. It is also believed that Ophir was a trading port, and that it was a major source of gold, silver, ivory, and precious stones.
Name meaning
Gold
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
King of Ophir
First mention
Genesis 10:29
Appearances in the Bible
12 mentions