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The [[Aramaeans]] were [[Shemites|Semites]] and related to the Israelites. | The [[Aramaeans]] were [[Shemites|Semites]] and related to the Israelites. | ||
== Territory == | |||
In Old Testament scriptures, the “sea of Galilee” is always called the “sea of Chinnereth” (or [[(Hebrew) Chinneroth|Chinneroth]], Strong’s #3672), mentioned at Num. 34:11; Deut. 3:17; Josh. 11:2; 12:3; 13:27 and 19:35. Additionally, it is quite clear from Scripture that half of the coastline of the Sea of Galilee was adjoined by land belonging to the Tribe of Naphtali, with the balance adjoined by the lands of the [[Geshurites]] and Maachathites (Deut. 3:14; Joshua 13:7-13). [[Geshur]] was considered a part of the land of [[Syria (Aram)|Aram]], or Syria. | |||
Latest revision as of 21:32, 12 April 2023
The Aramaeans were Semites and related to the Israelites.
Territory
In Old Testament scriptures, the “sea of Galilee” is always called the “sea of Chinnereth” (or Chinneroth, Strong’s #3672), mentioned at Num. 34:11; Deut. 3:17; Josh. 11:2; 12:3; 13:27 and 19:35. Additionally, it is quite clear from Scripture that half of the coastline of the Sea of Galilee was adjoined by land belonging to the Tribe of Naphtali, with the balance adjoined by the lands of the Geshurites and Maachathites (Deut. 3:14; Joshua 13:7-13). Geshur was considered a part of the land of Aram, or Syria.