Topical Encyclopedia Cush, often referred to as the "Land of Cush," is a region mentioned frequently in the Bible, known for its historical and geographical significance. The term "Cush" is traditionally associated with the area south of Egypt, corresponding to modern-day Sudan and parts of Ethiopia. The descendants of Cush, the son of Ham and grandson of Noah, are believed to have settled in this region, as outlined in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10:6-8 : "The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth."The land of Cush is often depicted as a distant and exotic place, rich in resources and culture. In Isaiah 18:1-2 , Cush is described as a land "beyond the rivers of Cush, which sends envoys by sea in papyrus boats over the water." This passage highlights the region's connection to trade and its strategic location along the Nile River and its tributaries. Cush is also mentioned in the context of military alliances and conflicts. In 2 Chronicles 14:9-12 , Zerah the Cushite leads a vast army against King Asa of Judah, only to be defeated by divine intervention: "Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of a million men and three hundred chariots, and they came as far as Mareshah. So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah. Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God, 'LORD, there is no one besides You to help the mighty and those without strength. Help us, LORD our God, for we depend on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.' So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled." The prophetic literature of the Bible also references Cush in the context of God's judgment and redemption. In Isaiah 11:11 , Cush is listed among the nations from which the Lord will gather His people: "On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea." Furthermore, Cush is noted for its people, who are often described as tall and of dark complexion. Jeremiah 13:23 uses the Cushite's skin color metaphorically: "Can the Cushite change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Neither are you able to do good—you who are accustomed to doing evil." The land of Cush, with its rich biblical history, serves as a testament to the diverse and interconnected world of the ancient Near East. Its mention in various contexts throughout the Scriptures underscores its importance in biblical narratives and prophecies. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 2:13And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasses the whole land of Ethiopia. Nave's Topical Index Psalm 68:31 Isaiah 18:1 Strong's Hebrew 5434. Seba -- son of Cush, also his desc. and their land... 5433b, 5434. Seba. 5435 . son of Cush, also his desc. and their land. Transliteration: Seba Phonetic Spelling: (seb-aw') Short Definition: Seba. ... /hebrew/5434.htm - 6k 3568. Kuwsh -- a son of Ham, also his desc., also a land in the S. ... 3568a. Kush -- a son of Ham, also his desc., also a land in the S. ... Library The Promised Land Of the Generations of the Three Sons of Noah. Chapter ii Nineveh. We Arrive Now at a Branch of Our Subject Upon which the Lord's ... Chapter x The Promise. From the Flood to Abraham "In the Volume of the Book it is Written of Me" (Heb. . . Book 8 Footnotes Resources Are there any black people mentioned in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is an omen? | GotQuestions.org What is the meaning of shigionoth in Habakkuk? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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