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The region of Iturea lay between the Sea of Galilee and Damascus, and in early New Testament times was governed by Herod Philip, a son of Herod the Great (Luke 3:1; see HEROD). It was on the edge of the tableland region formerly called Bashan (Numbers 21:33; Psalms 22:12; see BASHAN).

Bibliography Information
Fleming, Don. Entry for 'Iturea'. Bridgeway Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​bbd/​i/iturea.html. 2004.
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