Damascus

Geographical Setting

Biblical Region: Syria · Modern Location: Syria · Coordinates: 33.5138, 36.2765 · Location Precision: confirmed

Connected Biblical Figures

• Ben-hadad II (lived at)
• Eliezer of Damascus (born at)
• Hazael (lived at)
• Captive Israelite Maid (lived at)
• Rezin king of Syria (lived at)
• Rezon son of Eliada (lived at)

Events at this Location

• Paul goes into Arabia
• Paul encounters Jesus and enters Damascus

Associated Journeys

• David’s Northern Aramean Campaign: Subduing Zobah and Damascus
• Eliezer’s Mission: Finding Rebekah in Mesopotamia
• Naaman’s Journey to Cleansing: From Damascus to the Jordan
• The Fall of Israel: The Assyrian Captivity of the Northern Kingdom

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