An island in the Mediterranean Sea; possibly to be identified with Cyprus.
About Kittim
The ancient Hebrew name for the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. The name comes from descendants of Javan (the Kittites) mentioned in the Table of Nations (Genesis 10:4). The prophet Daniel mentions "ships from Kittim" in a vision (Daniel 11:30)
See Cyprus.
Key References
Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus; they will subdue Asshur and Eber, but they too will perish forever.”
Ships of Kittim will come against him, and he will lose heart. Then he will turn back and rage against the holy covenant and do damage. So he will return and show favor to those who forsake the holy covenant.
All Scripture References (2)
Numbers (1)
Ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus; they will subdue Asshur and Eber, but they too will perish forever.”
Daniel (1)
Ships of Kittim will come against him, and he will lose heart. Then he will turn back and rage against the holy covenant and do damage. So he will return and show favor to those who forsake the holy covenant.