Damascus is the current capital of Syria, Damascus. It was the capital of Aram but was destroyed by Assyria. During the reign of King David, when Israel was at its strongest, this area was conquered and a fortress was built here.
2 Samuel 8:5Then David)) put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.2 Samuel 8:6David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
1 Kings 11:23He gathered men to himself, and became captain over a troop, when David killed them of Zobah. They went to Damascus, and lived there, and reigned in Damascus.1 Kings 11:24He was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, in addition to the mischief of Hadad. He abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.1 Kings 11:25Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephraimite of Zeredah, a servant of Solomon, whose mother’s name was Zeruah, a widow, also lifted up his hand against the king.
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Acts 9:1and asked for letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.Acts 9:2As he traveled, he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.Acts 9:3He fell on the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”Acts 9:4He said, “Who are you, Lord?” The Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.Acts 9:5But rise up and enter into the city, then you will be told what you must do.”Acts 9:6The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the sound, but seeing no one.Acts 9:7Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened, he saw no one. They led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.Acts 9:8He was without sight for three days, and neither ate nor drank.Acts 9:9Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!” He said, “Behold, it’s me, Lord.”Acts 9:10The Lord said to him, “Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,Acts 9:11and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.”Acts 9:12But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.