Biblical Region

Media in the Bible

Media is a region mentioned in 11 verses across 5 books of the Bible. Known today as Tell Hagmatana.

Verses

Books

Confidence

Very High

Coordinates

34.8065, 48.5162

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“in the palace that is in the province of Media”

“he made a feast for all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media”

“Shethar”

“the princesses of Persia and Media who have heard of the queen's deed will tell all the king's princes. This will cause much contempt and wrath.”

“let a royal commandment go from him”

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