Syria. A region to the north and east of Palestine; known as Aram in the Old Testament. Located in the tribal area of Edomites. Other forms include: Edom. Syria is also referred to as: Aram, Edom. Syria is a subentry. The primary entry is Edom.
Other information about Syria:
- Is associated with the following location(s): Mesopotamia, Cappadocia, Cilicia.
OT Distribution of References
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- References: 2 Samuel: 2; 2 Chronicles: 1
Key References for Syria: MAT 4:24, LUK 2:2, ACT 15:23.
In the Old Testament (BSB), words representing “Syria” are translated as from Edom (2x), Edomites (1x).
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from Edom (2SA 8:12; 2CH 20:2)
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Edomites (2SA 8:13)
- 2SA 8:12; 2SA 8:13; 2CH 20:2
- ACAI: nation, region