2 Kings 13:19

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The man of God was angry with him, and said, You should have struck five or six times: then had you struck Syria until you had consumed it, whereas now you shall strike Syria but thrice.

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Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.

The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

Historical maps are public-domain atlas plates, digitized by Wikimedia Commons.

Samaria was the capital of Israel’s northern kingdom, where King Joash received Elisha’s prophetic sign concerning war with Syria, Israel’s powerful northeastern enemy. Moab lay east of the Dead Sea and appears in the surrounding narrative as a source of raiding bands, underscoring Israel’s vulnerable condition.

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2 Kings 13:19 mentions Moab, Samaria and Syria.

Photo of Syria — Syria · Dr. Avishai Teicher