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Phoenicia, Syrophoenician

Facts:

In ancient times, Phoenicia was a wealthy nation located in Canaan along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, north of Israel.

  • Phoenicia occupied an area of land that was in the western region of what is the present-day country of Lebanon.
  • In New Testament times, the capital of Phoenicia was Tyre. Another important Phoenician city was Sidon. Phoenicia was near Syria, so people from that area were called "Syrophoenician."
  • Phoenicians were well-known for their woodworking skills using their country's plentiful cedar trees, for their production of a costly purple dye, and for their ability to travel and trade by sea. They were also highly skilled boat builders.
  • One of the earliest alphabets was created by the Phoenician people. Their alphabet was widely used because of their contact with many people groups through trading.

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(See also: cedar, purple, Sidon, Tyre)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3667, G4949, G5403