Bible Dictionary
Arpad, Or Arphad
Arpad, or Arphad, was a strong Syrian city or district apparently dependent on Damascus. It is repeatedly mentioned in Assyrian threats against the kingdoms of Syria and Judah.
Definition
Arpad, also called Arphad, was a strong city or district in Syria, apparently dependent on Damascus.
Biblical Usage
Arpad is mentioned in Assyrian threats against Syria and Judah. Its strength is invoked alongside other cities as evidence of the power opposing Jerusalem.
Historical Background
The site has not been identified. It is associated with Syria and appears in references concerning Assyrian military power.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(strong city), (Isaiah 36:19; 37:13) a city or district in Syria, apparently dependent on Damascus. (Jeremiah 49:23) No trace of its existence has yet been discovered. (2 Kings 18:34; 19:13; Isaiah 10:9)