People of the Bible

Sabtah, son of Cush

The name Sabtah means “a going about or circuiting; old age.” Sabtah is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 10:7.

Family of Sabtah

Who was Sabtah?

Rest, the third son of Cush (Gen. 10:7; 1 Chr. 1:9).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Sabtah

  • Genesis 10:7

    And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:9

    And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.