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Several times referred to in the O.T. in connection with its 'ships.' It points originally to Cyprus (see KITTIM); but in Jer. 2: 10; Ezek. 27: 6 the 'isles of Chittim' are spoken of, so it is evident that in the Prophets other islands are associated with Cyprus. Num. 24: 24; Isa. 23: 1, 12; Dan. 11: 30. See CYPRUS.