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Damaskos

Damaskos {dam-as-kos'}
Greek: personal noun location

Possible Definitions:
1) Damascus meaning "silent is the sackcloth weaver" is one of the most ancient and most important cities of Syria. It is situated 130 miles northeast of Jerusalem, in a plain of vast size and extreme fertility, which lies east of the great chain of Anti-Libanus, on the edge of the desert. This fertile plain, which is nearly circular and about 30 miles in diameter, is due to the river Barada, which is probably the Abana of the Scripture. Two other streams, the Wadi Helbon upon the north and the Awaj, which flows direct from Hermon, upon the south, increase the fertility of the Damascene plain, and contend for the honour of representing the Pharpar of the Scripture. According to Josephus, Damascus was founded by Uz, the grandson of Shem. It is first mentioned in the Scripture in connection with Abraham, whose steward was a native of the place. At one time David became complete master of the whole territory, which he garrisoned with Israelites. It was in league with Baasha, king of Israel, against Asa and afterwards in league with Asa against Baasha. Under Ahaz, it was taken by Tiglathpileser, the kingdom of Damascus brought to an end, and the city itself destroyed, and the inhabitants were carried captive to Assyria. Afterwards, it passed successively under the dominion of the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, and Saracens, and was at last captured by the Turks in 1516 A.D. Here the Apostle Paul was converted and preached the gospel. Damascus has always been a great centre for trade. Its present population is from 100,000 to 150,000. It has a delightful climate. Certain localities are shown as the site of those scriptural events which specially interest us in its history. Queen's Street, which runs straight through the city from east to west, may be the street called, Straight. The house of Judus, and that of Ananias are shown, but little confidence can be placed in any of these traditions.

Damaskos {dam-as-kos'}

Greek: personal noun location

of Hebrew origin [1834];

Translated as:

Damascus (15 times)

Strong's Number 1154

TDNT - omitted,omitted