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 of the inhabitants of Syria are descendants of Aram, who was descended from Noah's son Shem.
Damascus, the capital city of Syria, is mentioned many times in the Bible.
Saul went to the city of Damascus with plans to persecute Christians there, but Jesus stopped him.