Introduction:
Ava is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the Assyrian conquests. It is one of the cities whose inhabitants were relocated by the Assyrian Empire during their expansion and resettlement policies. The name "Ava" is sometimes rendered as "Ivvah" in various translations of the Bible.

Biblical References:
Ava is mentioned in 2 Kings 17:24 and 2 Kings 18:34. In these passages, the city is noted as part of the Assyrian Empire's strategy of deporting conquered peoples to prevent rebellion and to assimilate them into the empire.

· 2 Kings 17:24 : "Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Ava, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the cities of Samaria in place of the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its cities."

· 2 Kings 18:34 : "Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they rescued Samaria from my hand?"

Historical Context:
Ava was likely a city located in Mesopotamia, although its exact location remains uncertain. The Assyrian policy of relocating populations was a common practice aimed at breaking the spirit of conquered peoples and reducing the likelihood of uprisings. By moving people from their homelands, the Assyrians sought to integrate them into the empire and dilute their national identities.

Theological Significance:
The mention of Ava in the Bible highlights the historical context of the Assyrian captivity and the broader theme of God's sovereignty over nations. The relocation of the Israelites and other peoples serves as a backdrop for understanding the consequences of disobedience to God, as the Israelites were exiled due to their persistent idolatry and failure to uphold the covenant with Yahweh.

Cultural and Religious Impact:
The resettlement of people from Ava and other regions into Samaria led to a mixing of cultures and religious practices. This syncretism contributed to the development of the Samaritan identity, which was distinct from that of the Jews who returned from Babylonian exile. The Samaritans retained some elements of Israelite religion but also incorporated foreign influences, leading to tensions between Jews and Samaritans in later periods.

Conclusion:
While Ava itself is not a focal point in biblical narratives, its mention underscores the historical realities of the Assyrian Empire's influence and the resulting cultural and religious shifts in the ancient Near East. The biblical account of Ava serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between divine providence and human history.Ava

or Ivah, iniquity

Ava

(ruin), a place in the empire of Assyria, apparently the same as Ivan. (2 Kings 17:24)

A place in Assyria from which colonies were brought to Samaria (2 Kings 17:24). It is probably the same with Ivah (18:34; 19:13; Isaiah 37:13). It has been identified with Hit on the Euphrates. (n.) Same as Kava.AVA

a'-va. See AWA.

5755. Ivvah -- a city conquered by Assyr.
... NASB Word Usage Avva (1), Ivvah (3). Ava, Ivah. Or eavvae (2 Kings 17:24) {av-vaw'};
for avvah; Ivvah or Avva, a region of Assyria -- Ava, Ivah. ...
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Calcutta and the Mission Centres from Delhi to Amboyna
... Since 1795 the port of Rangoon had been opened to the British, although Colonel
Symes had been insulted eight years after, during his second embassy to Ava. ...
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We Arrive Now at a Branch of Our Subject Upon which the Lord's ...
... referred to again till the days of Esar-Haddan, of whom it is said, "And the king
of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from Cutthah, and from Ava, and from ...
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Lives of Faith and Trust
... Dr. Eugenio Kincaid, the Burman missionary, states, that among the first converts
in Ava were two men who had held respectable offices about the palace. ...
/.../various/the wonders of prayer/lives of faith and trust.htm

The Wyclif of the East --Bible Translation
... The three missionaries despatched with it a letter to the king of Ava, commending
to his care "their beloved brethren, who from love to his majesty's subjects ...
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The Form and Spirit of Religion
... religion. To say Ava Maria and Pater Nosters is easy enough; you may soon
get it over, and it does not check the conscience much. ...
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Ava (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) Same as Kava. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
AVA. a'-va. See AWA. Multi-Version Concordance Ava (1 Occurrence). ...
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Avail (15 Occurrences)

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Ivvah (3 Occurrences)
... IVVAH. iv'-a (`iwwah; Aba (= Ava), Aua, 2 Kings 18:34, Oudou, 2 Kings 19:13, apparently
due to a misreading): The name is wanting in the Massoretic Text and ...
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Persian (4 Occurrences)
... before a judge"; At. ava-sta, "to stand near"), or (2) a petition (Pahl.
apastan, "petition"; Arm. apastan, "refuge," "asylum"), in ...
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Autumnal (1 Occurrence)

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Awa
... av'-a `awwa'; the King James Version Ava, a'-va: A province, the people of which
Shalmaneser king of Assyria placed in the cities of Samaria in the room of the ...
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Sepharvaim (6 Occurrences)
... is no indication that Sepharvaim was a Babylonian town-the composition of the list,
indeed, points the other way, for the name comes after Ava and Hamath ...
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Asshur (133 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 17:24 And the king of Asshur bringeth in from Babylon and from Cutha, and
from Ava, and from Hamath, and Sepharvaim, and causeth 'them' to dwell in the ...
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Settled (112 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 17:24 And the king of Asshur bringeth in from Babylon and from Cutha, and
from Ava, and from Hamath, and Sepharvaim, and causeth 'them' to dwell in the ...
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Causeth (209 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 17:24 And the king of Asshur bringeth in from Babylon and from Cutha, and
from Ava, and from Hamath, and Sepharvaim, and causeth 'them' to dwell in the ...
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