Bible Dictionary
Rivers of Damascus
The rivers of Damascus were the Abana and Pharpar, streams named by Naaman when comparing them with the waters of Israel.
Definition
The rivers of Damascus were the Abana and Pharpar, the principal streams named by Naaman in connection with Damascus.
Biblical Usage
Naaman compared these rivers with the waters of Israel when questioning the command to wash in the Jordan.
Historical Background
The expression identifies the waterways associated with Damascus and its surrounding region.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Abana and Pharpar (2 Kings 5:12).