Damascus (sources)
Survey of ancient sources on the city of Damascus.
Overview
Primary sources
Acts of Apostles
Acts.9.2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
Acts.9.3 Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
Acts.9.8 Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.
Acts.9.10 Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”
Acts.9.19 For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus.
Acts.9.22 But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.
Acts.9.27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
Acts.22.5 as the high priest and the whole council of elders can bear me witness. From them I received letters to the brothers, and I journeyed toward Damascus to take those also who were there and bring them in bonds to Jerusalem to be punished.
Acts.22.6 “As I was on my way and drew near to Damascus, about noon a great light from heaven suddenly shone around me.
Acts.22.10 And I said, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord said to me, ‘Rise, and go into Damascus, and there you will be told all that is appointed for you to do.’
Acts.22.11 And since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and came into Damascus.
Acts.26.12 “In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
Acts.26.20 but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance.
2 Corinthians
2 Cor 11:32 -- At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas was guarding the city of Damascus in order to seize me,
Galatians
Gal.1.17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.