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    Trachonitis

    Τραχωνῖτις

    Trachonitis, a rugged, rocky region northeast of the Jordan River, part of Philip's tetrarchy during the time of John the Baptist (Luke 3:1).

    Where the story of Trachonitis happensWhere the gazetteer locates Trachonitis, framed to them: Trachonitis. 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.Trachonitis
    Where the gazetteer locates Trachonitis
    verses
    1
    first named
    Luke 3:1
    last named
    Luke 3:1
    feature
    region
    coordinates
    32.97°N · 36.46°E
    region32.97°N · 36.46°E

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    Description

    Trachonitis in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Trachonitis was a rugged, rocky region located northeast of the Jordan River, known for its numerous caves and difficult terrain. The name "Trachonitis" is derived from the Greek word "trachon," meaning "a rugged or stony place." In the New Testament, Trachonitis is mentioned only once, in Luke 3:1, where it is described as part of the tetrarchy of Philip, along with Ituraea, during the time of John the Baptist's ministry. The region was known for its caves, which were often used as hideouts by robbers. Herod the Great had previously routed out these robbers to maintain order in the area. After Philip's death, Trachonitis was briefly annexed to the province of Syria before being given to Agrippa I by Caligula. The exact boundaries of Trachonitis are not clearly defined in the Bible, but it is generally associated with the modern-day Leja' region in southern Syria.

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      3:1

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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