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Seveneh

Locations
Modern Location Elephantine Island, Aswan, Egypt
Coordinates 24.0833, 32.8833

Geographical Setting

Elephantine is an island in the Nile River at the First Cataract, historically significant as a military and trading outpost.

What is the meaning of Seveneh in the Bible?

Elephantine is an island located at the First Cataract of the Nile in modern-day Aswan, Egypt. It served as a strategic military garrison and trade center during the Persian period and housed a prominent Jewish community.

SIGNIFICANCE

The Elephantine papyri provide direct textual evidence of a Jewish community in Egypt during the Persian period, offering insight into their religious practices, legal status, and daily life, which contextualizes the experiences of Jews living outside of Judah.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Seveneh (located near modern Elephantine Island, Aswan, Egypt) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Seveneh in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Seveneh clarify?

Related Topics

Tahath (1)ChesalonJashubi-LehemKeilahNecodanGerrenians

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

"Seveneh." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/seveneh/
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