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Kittim

People & Groups • Old Testament
Kittim originally referred to the descendants or lands associated with Cyprus and later to Mediterranean islands and western peoples. Biblical usage connects Kittim with maritime nations and foreign powers.
Biblical Usage
Kittim is connected with Mediterranean peoples and islands. The name is applied more broadly to western maritime powers, including the Roman fleet and the Macedonians in later Jewish writings.
Scripture References
Genesis 10:4 1 Chronicles 1:7