Hophra
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Hophra in the Bible?
Hophra was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 26th Dynasty who ruled during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BCE, a period marked by the decline of Assyrian power and the rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identified with the Pharaoh Hophra mentioned in Jeremiah 44:30, his reign provides historical context for the prophetic declaration that the Egyptian king would be handed over to his enemies, illustrating the geopolitical shifts that influenced Judean refugees in Egypt.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Hophra reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hophra in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hophra clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Jeremiah 44:30
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Hophra." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hophra/