Syria
| English name | Local name (Arabic) | Swedish name |
|---|---|---|
| Aleppo | Ḥalab | Aleppo |
| Damascus | Dimashq | Damaskus |
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Famous quotes containing the word syria:
“...that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel.”
—Bible: Hebrew, 2 Kings 5:8.
Elijah to the king of Israel who has received a letter from the king of Syria looking for someone to cure his commander of leprosy.