Tarshish

Tarshish

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37.3900°N, -6.0000°E View on Map

Tarshish was a distant port city, possibly in Spain or another western Mediterranean location. Jonah tried to flee to Tarshish to escape God's call to go to Nineveh. It was known for its ships and trade in precious metals. King Solomon had a fleet of ships of Tarshish.

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Solomon's fleet trades with Tarshish for gold, silver, and exotic goods

1KI 10:22

Jonah flees toward Tarshish to escape God's call

JON 1:3

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