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When Did Damascus Become a Threat to Israel?

Track the rise of Aram-Damascus as a military power—and its role in multiple biblical conflicts.

Timeline Focus: 850 BCE

✨The Surprising Reality

By the 9th century BC, Aram's capital at Damascus controlled key trade routes and launched raids into Israelite territory.

🤔The Context Question

But here's what most people don't realize: this power shift altered northern Israel's diplomacy and drove prophetic warnings.

📚What We Know

Archaeological finds from Tell Rifaat and inscriptions from Assyria confirm Aram's expansion. Linking this to Elijah and Elisha clarifies the stakes.

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Jump to 850 BC and see exactly when Aram rose—discover how a neighbor became a nemesis.

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📖Biblical References

📜1 Kings 20📜2 Kings 8:7–15

Scripture references supporting this historical context

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