Bible Dictionary
Koa
Koa was a people or region mentioned with Pekod and Shoa among the enemies of Jerusalem. Its location was probably northeast of Babylonia, but it is uncertain.
Definition
Koa was a people or region named with Pekod and Shoa. It may have been a province, city, or district connected with the Babylonian empire.
Biblical Usage
Koa appears only in Ezekiel’s description of peoples associated with the enemies of Jerusalem.
Historical Background
Its precise identity is uncertain. It was probably located northeast of Babylonia, though the name may also have been understood as a common noun meaning “prince” or “nobleman.”
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
He-camel, occurs only in Ezek. 23:23, some province or place in the Babylonian empire, used in this passage along with Shoa (q.v.).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(he-camel) is a word which occurs only in (Ezekiel 23:23) It may perhaps have been a city or district of Babylonia; or it may be a common noun, signifying “prince” or “nobleman.”
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ko'-a (qoa`): A people named with Pekod and Shoa as enemies of Jerusalem (Eze 23:23). Their location was probably Northeast of Babylonia.</p>