Casphon
LocationsGeographical Setting
An unidentified settlement in the Persian Empire referenced in the biblical books of Ezra and Esther.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A city in ancient Persia, mentioned in Ezra 4:10 as one of the cities rebuilt by the Jews after their return from exile. It is also referred to in Esther 8:9.
What is the meaning of Casphon in the Bible?
A city in ancient Persia, mentioned in Ezra 4:10 as one of the cities rebuilt by the Jews after their return from exile. It is also referred to in Esther 8:9.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Casphon in these biblical texts highlights the extent of the Persian Empire and its influence on the Jewish people during this period.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.