Lux Domini
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, were thy merchants.

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Glossary

Sheba Place

(1. ) One of the sons of Cush ( Gen. 10:7 ). (2. ) The name of a country and nation ( Isa. 43:3 ; 45:14 ) mentioned along with Egypt and Ethiopia, and therefore probably in north-eastern Africa. The ancient name of Meroe. Modern identification: Sheba.

Asshur Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Assur.

Canneh Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Kullan Köy.

Chilmad Place

A place or country unknown which, along with Sheba and Asshur, traded with Tyre ( Ezek. 27:23 ). Modern identification: Tell Jindaris.

Eden Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Til Barsip.

Haran Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Harran.