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Syria
Facts:
Syria is a country located northeast of Israel. During the time of the New Testament, it was a province under the rule of the Roman Empire.
- In the Old Testament time period, the Syrians were strong military enemies of the Israelites.
- Naaman was a commander of the Syrian army who was cured of leprosy by the prophet Elisha.
- Many inhabitants of Syria are descendants of Aram, who was descended from Noah's son Shem.
- Damascus, the capital city of Syria, was mentioned many times in the Bible.
- Saul went to the city of Damascus with plans to persecute Christians there, but Jesus stopped him.
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(See also: Aram, commander, Damascus, descendant, Elisha, leprosy, Naaman, persecute, prophet)