Atomic Bible

Egyptian city where Jewish refugees fled after Jerusalem's destruction

Tahpanhes

Named in 7 verses across 2 books, first in Jeremiah 2:16.

תַּחְפַּנְחֵסTahpanhes

About Tahpanhes Written by AI

Tahpanhes (also known as Tehaphnehes or Tahapanes) was an important Egyptian city mentioned by the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel. It was located in Lower Egypt, near the eastern border. After the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, Jewish refugees, including the prophet Jeremiah, fled to Tahpanhes (Jer. 43:7). Jeremiah prophesied that Nebuchadnezzar would invade Egypt and bring destruction upon Tahpanhes and other Egyptian cities where the Jewish refugees had settled (Jer. 46:14). Ezekiel also foretold the destruction of Tahpanhes when Nebuchadnezzar would strike Egypt (Ezek. 30:18). The city was known for its large foreign population, including a garrison of Greek mercenaries established by Pharaoh Psammetichus I. Tahpanhes is also mentioned as a witness to the desolation of the cities of Judah (Jer. 44:1). The name "Tahpanhes" is of Egyptian origin and may mean "Fortress of the Nubian" or "Fortress of Pinehas."

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names it

  1. Jeremiah 2:16

    The men of Memphis and Tahpanhes have shaved the crown of your head.

  2. Jeremiah 43:7

    So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes.

  3. Jeremiah 43:8

    Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah at Tahpanhes:

  4. Jeremiah 43:9

    “In the sight of the Jews, pick up some large stones and bury them in the clay of the brick pavement at the entrance to Pharaoh’s palace at Tahpanhes.

  5. Jeremiah 44:1

    This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews living in the land of Egypt—in Migdol, Tahpanhes, and Memphis—and in the land of Pathros:

  6. Jeremiah 46:14

    “Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and prepare yourself, for the sword devours those around you.’

  7. Ezekiel 30:18

    The day will be darkened in Tahpanhes when I break the yoke of Egypt and her proud strength comes to an end. A cloud will cover her, and her daughters will go into captivity.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.