Kittim
Kittim is a island mentioned in 2 verses. Its most likely location is another name for Cyprus. The name means “breaking; bruising small; gold; coloring.”
Where is Kittim?
Approx. 35.0000, 33.0000 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| another name for Cyprus | island | High |
Kittim in the Bible dictionary
(Gen. 10:4).
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Kittim
- Numbers 24:24
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.
- Daniel 11:30
For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.