NAPHTUHIM, or Nephsuim, the fourth Gen. x. 13.Son of Mizraim. He dwelt in Egypt, and we think it probable that he may have peopled that Part of Ethiopia, which is situated between Siene and Meroe, and of which Napata or Napatea was the capital City. See the Commentary upon Genesis x. 13.
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