Bible Dictionary
Hophra
Hophra, also called Pharaoh-hophra or Apries, was king of Egypt during the period of Zedekiah, king of Judah. He is mentioned in connection with Egypt’s relations with Judah.
Definition
Hophra, or Pharaoh-hophra, was a king of Egypt also called Apries by the Greek historian Herodotus. He reigned during the time of Zedekiah, king of Judah.
Biblical Usage
Hophra is mentioned in connection with Egypt’s relations with Judah and with the circumstances surrounding Zedekiah’s reign.
Historical Background
The supplied material dates his reign to approximately 591–572 B.C. It gives no further historical detail beyond the identification with Apries.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
I.e., PHARAOH-HOPHRA (called Apries by the Greek historian Herodotus) king of Egypt (B.C. 591-572) in the time of Zedekiah, king of Judah (Jer. 37:5 44:30; Ezek. 29:6, 7).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hof'-ra.</p><p>See PHARAOH HOPHRA.</p>