Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Put, Phut

  1. One of the sons of Ham (Gen. 10:6).
  2. A land or people from among whom came a portion of the mercenary troops of Egypt, Jer. 46:9 (A.V., "Libyans," but correctly, R.V., "Put"); Ezek. 27:10, 30:5 (A.V., "Libya;" R.V., "Put"); 38:5; Nahum 3:9.

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