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Land of Kir
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The Land of Kir is a location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, where the Arameans are said to have originated.
Quotes about
And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him: for the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried the people of it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin.
2 Kings 16:9 KJV.
I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the Lord.
Book of Amos 1:5 KJV.
Are ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the Lord. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?
Book of Amos 9:7 KJV.
And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield.
Book of Isaiah 22:6 KJV.
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Category:Places in the Bible
Category:Book of Amos