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Place

Damascus

Syrian city

Ancient Syrian city appearing in prophetic and Acts narratives.

57 appearances15 Bible books1 known aliases

Who or what is this?

Ancient city north of Israel and the capital of the Aramean kingdom of , watered by the rivers Abana and Pharpar that prefers to the . From the days of through , Joash, and , Damascus is the seat of kings who war and treat with Israel and , and the prophets repeatedly pronounce its judgment. In Acts it is the destination of Saul's persecuting journey when he is struck blind on the road and led into the city to be baptized by Ananias on Straight Street.

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Modern location: Damascus. Coordinates from OpenBible.info.

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