Sabteca, also spelled Sabteka, is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the descendants of Noah. He is identified as one of the sons of Cush, who was the son of Ham, making Sabteca a great-grandson of Noah. The name Sabteca appears in the Table of Nations, a passage that outlines the descendants of Noah's sons and their respective nations, found in the Book of Genesis.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 10:7 : "The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan." This verse places Sabteca among the sons of Cush, listing him alongside his brothers. The passage is part of the broader genealogical record that traces the spread of nations after the Flood.

2. 1 Chronicles 1:9 : "The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan." This verse mirrors the account in Genesis, reaffirming Sabteca's place in the lineage of Cush.

Historical and Geographical Context:

The descendants of Cush are traditionally associated with regions in Africa and parts of Arabia. While the Bible does not provide specific details about Sabteca's life or the nation he may have founded, his inclusion in the Table of Nations suggests a role in the early post-Flood dispersion of peoples. The genealogies in Genesis 10 and 1 Chronicles 1 are often understood as a record of the ancient world's ethnic and geographical divisions.

Theological Significance:

From a theological perspective, the mention of Sabteca and his brothers underscores the fulfillment of God's command to Noah and his descendants to "be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth" (Genesis 9:1). The genealogies serve as a testament to God's providence in the repopulation and diversification of humanity following the judgment of the Flood.

Cultural and Interpretive Notes:

In the broader context of biblical interpretation, the genealogies, including the mention of Sabteca, are often seen as foundational to understanding the origins of various peoples and nations. They provide a framework for the biblical narrative, linking the early chapters of Genesis with the later history of Israel and its neighbors. The genealogies also highlight the interconnectedness of humanity, tracing all peoples back to a common ancestry in Noah.

While Sabteca himself is not a prominent figure in biblical narratives, his inclusion in the genealogical records reflects the comprehensive nature of these lists, which aim to document the spread of humanity and the establishment of diverse cultures and nations in the ancient world.SABTECA

sab'te-ka (cabhtekha'; Sabakatha, Sebethacha; the King James Version Sabtechah): The 5th named of the sons of Cush in the genealogy of Genesis 10:5-7. In 1 Chronicles 1:8, 9 the King James Version reads "Sabtecha," the Revised Version (British and American) "Sabteca." Many conjectures have been made as to the place here indicated. Recently Glazer (Skizze, II, 252) has revived the suggestion of Bochart that it is to be identified with Samydake in Carmania on the East of the Persian Gulf. This seems to rest on nothing more than superficial resemblance of the names; but the phonetic changes involved are difficult. Others have thought of various places in Arabia, toward the Persian Gulf; but the data necessary for any satisfactory decision are not now available.

W. Ewing

5455. Sabteka -- a son of Cush, also the territory settled by his ...
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Sabteca. ... NASB Word Usage Sabteca (2). Sabtecha, Sabtechah. ...
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Sabteca (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SABTECA. ...Sabteca (2 Occurrences). Genesis
10:7 The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. ...
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Sab'teca (2 Occurrences)
Sab'teca. Sabteca, Sab'teca. Sabtecha . ... (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 1:9 And the
sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raama, and Sabteca. ...
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Ra'amah (3 Occurrences)
... Ra'amah (3 Occurrences). Genesis 10:7 The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah,
and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. (See RSV). ...
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Raamah (3 Occurrences)
... Raamah (3 Occurrences). Genesis 10:7 The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah,
Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. ...
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Dedan (10 Occurrences)
... Dedan (10 Occurrences). Genesis 10:7 The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah,
Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. ...
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Seba (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Seba (4 Occurrences). Genesis 10:7 The sons of Cush: Seba,
Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. ...
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Sabtah (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Sabtah (1 Occurrence). Genesis 10:7 The sons of Cush:
Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. ...
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Havilah (7 Occurrences)
... Genesis 10:7 The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons
of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Hav'ilah (6 Occurrences)
... Hav'ilah (6 Occurrences). Genesis 10:7 And the sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah,
and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabteca; and the sons of Raamah: Sheba, and Dedan. ...
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Cush (31 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 10:7 The sons of Cush: Seba,
Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. ...
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