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Mesopotamia, Aram Naharaim

Facts:

Mesopotamia is the area of land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Its location is in the region of the modern day country of Iraq.

  • In the Old Testament, this region was called "Aram Naharaim."
  • The word "Mesopotamia" means "between rivers." The phrase "Aram Naharaim" means "Aram of two rivers."
  • Abraham lived in the Mesopotamian cities of Ur and Haran before moving on to the land of Canaan.
  • Babylon was another important city in Mesopotamia.
  • The region called "Chaldea" was also part of Mesopotamia.

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(See also: Aram, Babylon, Chaldea, Euphrates River)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H763, G3318