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Damascus
damascus is a recurring theme in Scripture with relevance to the Christian life and biblical understanding.
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Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Etymology
- “a sack full of blood”, “the similitude of burning”
- Type
- Place
- Referenced In
- 12 books of the Bible
Overview
What does the Bible say about damascus? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Topical Index
12 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
An ancient city
Genesis 14:15Genesis 15:2
Capital of Syria
1 Kings 20:34Isaiah 7:8Jeremiah 49:23-29Ezekiel 47:16,17
Laid under tribute to David
2 Samuel 8:5,6
Besieged by Rezon
1 Kings 11:23,24
Recovered by Jeroboam
2 Kings 14:28
Taken by king of Assyria
2 Kings 16:9
Walled
Jeremiah 49:272 Corinthians 11:33
Garrisoned
2 Corinthians 11:32
Luxury in
Amos 3:12
Paul's experiences in
Acts 9Acts 22:5-16Acts 26:12-202 Corinthians 11:32Galatians 1:17
Prophecies concerning
Isaiah 8:4Isaiah 17:1,2Jeremiah 49:23-29Amos 1:3,5Zechariah 9:1
Wilderness
1 Kings 19:15
Key Verses
1
Genesis 14:15
An ancient city
2
1 Kings 20:34
Capital of Syria
3
2 Samuel 8:5,6
Laid under tribute to David
4
1 Kings 11:23,24
Besieged by Rezon
5
2 Kings 14:28
Recovered by Jeroboam
6
2 Kings 16:9
Taken by king of Assyria
7
Jeremiah 49:27
Walled
8
2 Corinthians 11:32
Garrisoned
9
Amos 3:12
Luxury in
10
Acts 9
Paul's experiences in