Bible Dictionary
Sabtah
Sabtah was the third son of Cush, listed among the descendants of Ham.
Definition
Sabtah was the third son of Cush and a descendant of Ham. His name is also written Sab’ta.
Biblical Usage
Sabtah appears in the genealogical lists of the sons of Cush.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “rest” in one source and “striking” in another. The supplied chronology places him around 2218 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Rest, the third son of Cush (Gen. 10:7; 1 Chr. 1:9).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(striking), (Genesis 10:7) or Sab’ta, (1 Chronicles 1:9) the third in order of the sons of Cush. (B.C. 2218.)