Caphtorim Caphtor

(a crown), thrice mentioned as the primitive seat of the Philistines, (2:23; Jeremiah 47:4; Amos 9:7) who are once called Caphtorim . (2:23) Supposed to be in Egypt, or near to it in Africa.

3732. Kaphtori -- descendant of Mizraim, also their land
... Word Origin from Kaphtor Definition desc. of Mizraim, also their land NASB Word
Usage Caphtor (1), Caphtorim (2). Caphthorim, Caphtorims. ...
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The Greek Versions as Aids to Biblical Study.
... v.24, 1 Chronicles 14:14). Caphtor, Caphtorim, Kappadokia, Kappadokes, Deuteronomy
2:23, Amos 9:7. Cherethites, krtym, Kretes, Zephaniah 2:5, Ezech. xxv.16. ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... ii.23 it is related how "the Caphtorim which came forth out of Caphtor destroyed
the Avvim, which dwelt in villages as far as Gaza, and dwelt in their stead ...
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