Coele-Syria
LocationsGeographical Setting
Coele-Syria denotes the Bekaa Valley situated between the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges.
What is the meaning of Coele-Syria in the Bible?
Coele-Syria designates the Bekaa Valley, a geographical depression located between the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges, a name adopted by Greek historians following the campaigns of Alexander the Great.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Coele-Syria clarifies the geopolitical context of the biblical narratives concerning the borders of Israel and the frequent military conflicts between the Ptolemaic and Seleucid empires over this strategic corridor.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.