Damascus

Definition

Damascus is the capital city of the country of Syria. It is still in the same location as it was in Bible times.

• Damascus is one of the oldest, continuously inhabited cities in the world.
• During the time of Abraham, Damascus was the capital of the Aram kingdom (located in what is now Syria).
• Throughout the Old Testament, there are many references to the interactions between the inhabitants of Damascus and the people of Israel.
• Several biblical prophecies predict the destruction of Damascus. These prophecies may have been fulfilled when Assyria destroyed the city during Old Testament times, or there may be also be a future, more complete destruction of this city.
• In the New Testament, the Pharisee Saul (later known as Paul) was on his way to arrest Christians in the city of Damascus when Jesus confronted him and caused him to become a believer.

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(See also: Aram, Assyria, believe, Syria)

Bible References

• 2 Chronicles 24:23-24
• Acts 9:1-2
• Acts 9:3
• Acts 26:12
• Galatians 1:15-17
• Genesis 14:15-16

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1834, G11540