List of Nations Mentioned in the Bible

List of Nations Mentioned in the Bible

A list of nations mentioned in the Bible.

E

Egypt (various times)

Ethiopia (referred to by the Hebrew name Kush)

G

Germany (referred to by the Hebrew name Ashkenaz)

Gog (various times, mainly in prophecies)

I

India (Esther 1 "Ahashverous was the king of Persia... whose empire stretched from Egypt to India")
Iran (aka Persia)

Israel (various times)

L

Lebanon (various times, mainly referring to the famous cedars)

Syria (referred to by its capital, Damascus)

Sudan


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