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Arabia

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Arabia was the large peninsula east of the Red Sea. Paul went to Arabia after his conversion, possibly for a time of reflection and preparation. Mount Sinai is said to be in Arabia. The Queen of Sheba came from Arabia to hear Solomon's wisdom.

25.0000°N, 45.0000°E
Key Verses:Galatians 1:17Galatians 4:251 Kings 10:1-13
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Paul the Apostle
Paul the ApostleWithdrew to Arabia after conversion for spiritual preparation
Moses
MosesSpent 40 years in Midian and received the Law at Sinai
Elijah
ElijahJourneyed to Mount Horeb to encounter God
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