Sukkiim סֻכִּיִּים
African people who invaded Judah under Shishak
Biography
The Sukkiim are mentioned in 2Ch.12.3 as part of the army that invaded Judah under Shishak king of Egypt during the reign of Rehoboam. They are listed along with the Lubim and Cushites, indicating they were likely an African people. No other details are provided about the Sukkiim in the Bible. They may have been Libyan mercenaries or allies of the Egyptians.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 12:3
"with twelve hundred chariots, and sixty thousand horsemen. The people were without number who came with him out of Egypt: the Lubim, the Sukkiim, and the Ethiopians."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | סֻכִּיִּים | H5525 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)