Abilene

Region

Abilene

A district in Coele-Syria, of which the chief town was Abila Lysaniou. This city was located on the Abana River.

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Abilene

Type: Region
Greek name: Ἀβιληνή
Means: grassy meadow
Name today: Suk Wadi Barada
Mentioned in GT: 0 times
Mentioned in NT: 1 times
Position: 33.587299, 36.091709
Height above sea level: 1179m

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References (1)

Mentioned in total 1 times in the Bible:
Luke 3:1

Identification

10/10. fully confirmed, archaeological findings and tradition confirm the identification of this place.

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