encircling the entire land of Havilah, a land stated to be the source of gold, bdellium gum, and onyx stone. (Ge 2:10-12)

His reference to the “land of Havilah” is not likely to be understood as meaning that a region was so named prior to the Flood, even as is the case with his reference to the “land of Cush.” (Ge 2:13) Rather, Moses’ references to these lands are evidently to places so named in post-Flood times and serve as geographic points commonly known in his day.