Topical Encyclopedia Syria, a significant region in biblical history, is frequently mentioned in the context of prophecies concerning its future and the fate of its inhabitants. The prophetic literature of the Old Testament contains several references to the impending captivity and judgment upon Syria, particularly its capital, Damascus.One of the most notable prophecies concerning Syria is found in the book of Isaiah. Isaiah 17:1-3 declares, "An oracle concerning Damascus: 'Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins. The cities of Aroer are forsaken; they will be for flocks, which will lie down with no one to frighten them. The fortress will disappear from Ephraim, and the kingdom from Damascus; the remnant of Aram will be like the glory of the Israelites,' declares the LORD of Hosts." This prophecy foretells the destruction and desolation of Damascus, indicating a time when the city would be reduced to ruins and its people scattered. The book of Amos also speaks to the judgment upon Syria. Amos 1:3-5 states, "This is what the LORD says: 'For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad. I will break down the gate of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler of the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,' says the LORD." Here, the prophet Amos highlights the sins of Damascus and the consequent divine judgment, which includes the exile of its people. Jeremiah also prophesies about the fate of Damascus in Jeremiah 49:23-27 : "Concerning Damascus: 'Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard bad news; they are disheartened, troubled like the restless sea. Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee; panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her, like a woman in labor. How is the city of praise not forsaken, the town of My joy! Therefore, her young men will fall in her streets; all the warriors will be silenced in that day,' declares the LORD of Hosts. 'I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-hadad.'" This passage underscores the fear and panic that will seize Damascus, leading to its downfall and the captivity of its people. The prophecies concerning Syria and its inhabitants serve as a testament to the sovereignty and justice of God. These prophetic declarations highlight the consequences of sin and the fulfillment of divine judgment upon nations that turn away from righteousness. Throughout the biblical narrative, the fate of Syria is intricately tied to its interactions with Israel and its own moral and spiritual state, as reflected in the prophetic warnings delivered by God's messengers. Torrey's Topical Textbook Amos 1:3Thus said the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron: Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Greater Prophets. The Hebrew Prophecies. The Seven Trumpets. 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