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Rivers of Damascus

The Abana and Pharpar (2 Kings 5:12).

In the Bible

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Verses where Rivers of Damascus is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 2 Kings 5:12

    Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage.

Scripture on Rivers of Damascus

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Rivers of Damascus references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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