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(Heb. tsaphon), a "hidden" or "dark place," as opposed to the sunny south (Deuteronomy 3:27 ). A Hebrew in speaking of the points of the compass was considered as always having his face to the east, and hence "the left hand" (Genesis 14:15; Job 23:9 ) denotes the north. The "kingdoms of the north" are Chaldea, Assyria, Media, etc.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Northward'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/n/northward.html. 1897.

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