Byblos
city · Kingdom · OT Testament
Ancient Phoenician city, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Gebal (Byblos) supplied skilled stonemasons for Solomon's Temple. The word 'Bible' derives from Byblos
Details
| Type | city |
| Modern Name | Jbeil |
| Modern Country | Lebanon |
| Era | Kingdom |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 34.1215, 35.6480 |
Key Events
- Stonemasons for Solomon's Temple, Phoenician papyrus trade, Origin of the word 'Bible'
Key People
Scripture References
1 Kings 5:18, Ezek 27:9, Josh 13:5, Ps 83:7
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