Promised Land of Syria, Jordan
Genesis says the land God promised Abraham is more than Israel. It includes a piece of Egypt, a nice chunk of Jordan, and nearly half of Syria – with Damascus. A Visual Walk Through Genesis, page 82.
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Genesis says the land God promised Abraham is more than Israel. It includes a piece of Egypt, a nice chunk of Jordan, and nearly half of Syria – with Damascus. A Visual Walk Through Genesis, page 82.
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