Cush
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Chad in Biblical Context (Cushite links)
1. Introduction Although Chad is not directly mentioned in the Bible, its territory lies within the broader scope of regions associated with Cush (Kush)—an ancient kingdom often referenced in both Old and New Testament texts. Chad’s relevance stems from its ethno-geographic link to Cushite peoples, its location within early Afro-Asiatic…
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Ethiopia in Biblical Context (Cush)
1. Introduction Ethiopia, referred to in the Bible by the names Cush and Sebah, occupies a significant role in both the Old and New Testaments. Located in the region south of Egypt, encompassing areas of modern-day Ethiopia, Sudan, and parts of Nubia, Ethiopia appears as both a historical kingdom and…
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Sudan in Biblical Context (Kush)
1. Introduction Sudan, located directly south of Egypt and straddling the Nile Valley, occupies a region of deep biblical significance. Known in the Bible as Cush, this territory is referenced repeatedly across Old and New Testament texts. Cush is often associated with strength, distance, wealth, and divine purpose, reflecting both…
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Kush in Biblical Context
1. Introduction Kush (also spelled Cush) is a prominent biblical region, traditionally associated with areas of modern-day Sudan, South Sudan, and parts of Ethiopia. Frequently mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, Kush is depicted as an ancient and powerful civilisation deeply involved in the biblical narrative—through genealogy, prophecy,…