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    Aram-zobah

    אֲרַם צוֹבָה

    Aram-zobah, a region David fought against, as referenced in Psalm 60's title.

    Where the story of Aram-zobah happensWhere the gazetteer locates Aram-zobah, framed to them: Aram-zobah. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Aram-zobah
    Where the gazetteer locates Aram-zobah
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    first named
    Psalms 60:1
    last named
    Psalms 60:1
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    region

    Description

    Aram-zobah in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Aram-zobah is mentioned in the title of Psalm 60, along with Aram-naharaim, as a region against which David fought. Zobah was an Aramean kingdom located in central Syria, north of Damascus. The Arameans of Zobah were among the enemies Israel faced during the time of the united monarchy.

    The title of the psalm suggests that David engaged in a military campaign against Aram-zobah, likely seeking to expand Israel's influence and control in the region. The conflict with Aram-zobah is also mentioned in 2Sa.8.3-8 and 1Ch.18.3-8, which describe David's victories over Hadadezer, the king of Zobah, and his allies.

    David's success against Aram-zobah and the acquisition of valuable resources, such as gold, silver, and bronze, contributed to the strengthening of Israel's position and wealth during his reign. The mention of Aram-zobah in the psalm title serves as a reminder of David's military prowess and the challenges he faced in establishing Israel's dominance in the region.

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    1. Psalms1 verse

      60:1

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    via David and Your People’s fightingAram-naharaimA region mentioned in the title of Psalm 60.via David and Your People’s fightingDavidAnointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christvia David and Your People’s fightingFightingFighting is a concept gathering 40 labelled instances in the text.

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