What is sepharad in the bible?

Sefarad is mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible in the book of Obadiah 1:20. It is believed that Sefarad was a location or a kingdom, but its exact location is uncertain. Some scholars suggest that Sefarad was a region in modern-day Spain, while others believe it was a region in North Africa. It is also mentioned in Talmudic literature as a place where Jews were exiled to after the destruction of the First Temple. The word Sefarad may have come from the Hebrew word “safar” which means “book” or “scribe,” indicating that Sefarad may have been a place known for its scholarly activities.