Place
Thebes
Named in 5 verses across 3 books, first in Jeremiah 46:25.
In the Bible
All 5 verses, in Bible order. Text from the Berean Standard Bible; verse numbers follow the KJV.
Jeremiah
- Jeremiah 46:25
The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I am about to punish Amon god of Thebes, along with Pharaoh, Egypt with her gods and kings, and those who trust in Pharaoh.
Ezekiel
- Ezekiel 30:14
I will lay waste Pathros, set fire to Zoan, and execute judgment on Thebes.
- Ezekiel 30:15
I will pour out My wrath on Pelusium, the stronghold of Egypt, and cut off the crowds of Thebes.
- Ezekiel 30:16
I will set fire to Egypt, Pelusium will writhe in anguish, Thebes will be split open, and Memphis will face daily distress.
Nahum
- Nahum 3:8
Are you better than Thebes, stationed by the Nile with water around her, whose rampart was the sea, whose wall was the water?