# 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.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [aram](../other/aram.md) **·** [commander](../other/commander.md) **·** [damascus](../other/damascus.md) **·** [descendant](../other/descendant.md) **·** [elisha](../other/elisha.md) **·** [leprosy](../other/leprosy.md) **·** [naaman](../other/naaman.md) **·** [persecute](../other/persecute.md) **·** [prophet](../kt/prophet.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 15:22-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/15/22)
* [Acts 15:39-41](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/15/39)
* [Acts 20:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/20/01)
* [Galatians 01:21-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gal/01/21)
* [Matthew 04:23-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/04/23)