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Sidon

Sidon City

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33.5628°N, 35.3681°E View on Map

About Sidon

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.

JezebelLinked to this placeJezebelSidonian princess who brought Baal worship to Israel

History of Sidon

  1. Divided Kingdomc. 874 BC

    Jezebel, Sidonian princess, marries King Ahab

    1 Kings 16:31
  2. Ministry of Jesusc. AD 28

    Jesus heals the daughter of a Syrophoenician woman

    Mark 7:24-31

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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.

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