Bible Dictionary
Ava
Ava was a place in the Assyrian empire from which colonists were brought to Samaria. It may be the same place called Ivah in other passages.
Definition
Ava was a place in the Assyrian empire from which colonists were brought to settle in Samaria. It is probably the same place called Ivah in other passages.
Biblical Usage
Ava is mentioned in the account of Assyria’s resettlement of Samaria after the deportation of its inhabitants.
Historical Background
The site has been identified with Hit on the Euphrates, though the supplied material presents this as probable rather than certain. The name also appears in the form Ivan or Ivah.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A place in Assyria from which colonies were brought to Samaria (2 Kings 17:24). It is probably the same with Ivah (18:34; 19:13; Isa. 37:13). It has been identified with Hit on the Euphrates.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(ruin), a place in the empire of Assyria, apparently the same as Ivan. (2 Kings 17:24)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-va. See AWA.</p>