Sidon
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Sidon was an ancient Phoenician port city, often mentioned with its sister city Tyre. Queen Jezebel was a Sidonian princess. Jesus visited the region and healed the daughter of a Syrophoenician woman. Sidon was known for its skilled craftsmen and maritime trade. Paul stopped briefly in Sidon on his voyage to Rome.
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Gentile Faith
Sidon represents both pagan influence and Gentile faith. While Jezebel brought Baal worship from Sidon, Jesus later praised the faith of a Syrophoenician woman from this region, showing the gospel's reach beyond Israel.