Genesis 22 - Bible Study Resource Center

“Pathros” was a synonym for upper Egypt (cf. Jer. 44:1) and possibly for all Egypt (cf. Ezek. 29:14). Zoan was a royal residence in the Delta region (cf. Ps. 78:12, 43; Isa. 19:11, 13). Later Zoan was called Tanis by the Greeks. Thebes (or No), mentioned three times in this passage (Ezek. 30:14-16), was in southern (upper) Egypt about 400 ... ................
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