Who was Ophir?

Discoverer of precious stones

The story of Ophir

Ophir - King of Ophir
Ophir - King of Ophir
King 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

Ophir in the Bible

Explore all 12 chapters where Ophir appears

Genesis

Chapter 10

The Nations of the Earth

This chapter lists the descendants of the three sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. It also describes the different na...

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1 Kings

Chapter 9

Solomon's Sin and Decline

Despite his initial success, Solomon becomes unfaithful to God and his kingdom begins to decline.

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1 Kings

Chapter 10

Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon

The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon and is impressed by his wisdom and wealth.

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1 Kings

Chapter 22

Ahab and Jehoshaphat Against Syria

Ahab and Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, join forces against Syria, but Ahab is killed in the battle.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 1

Genealogy from Adam to Abraham

A genealogy of the descendants of Adam through Jacob, including the tribes of Israel.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 29

David's Final Preparations and Solomon Anointed King

David's final preparations for the construction of the temple and the anointing of Solomon as king

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 8

Solomon's Achievements

Solomon's accomplishments in building and governance, contributing to the prosperity and stability of the Israelite king...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 9

The Queen of Sheba's Visit

The Queen of Sheba's visit, affirming Solomon's renowned wisdom and the magnificence of his reign, with implications for...

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Job

Chapter 22

Eliphaz Responds

Eliphaz responds, accusing Job of being prideful and insisting that God always punishes the wicked.

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Job

Chapter 28

Job Responds to Eliphaz

Job responds to Eliphaz, defending himself and expressing his belief in a just God.

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Psalms

Chapter 45

A Royal Wedding Song

Psalm 45 is a wedding song celebrating the union of a king and his bride. The psalmist invokes the beauty and splendor o...

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Isaiah

Chapter 13

The Destruction of Babylon Prophesied

In Isaiah chapter 13, the prophet receives a vision from God about the coming destruction of Babylon. He describes the d...

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