Bible Location

Abana

Meaning: made of stone; a building · 1 cross reference · Modern-day map available

Abana was one of the rivers of Damascus, identified with the Barada. It is important because Naaman used it to question why he should wash in Israel rather than in the waters of Syria. First appears in 2 Kgs 5:12.1

Place meaning

made of stone; a building

Coordinates

33.55, 36.22

First appears

2 Kgs 5:12

AI summary: Abana matters because it enters Scripture through wounded pride and the contrast between human expectation and humble obedience. In Naaman's story the river symbolizes what seemed more honorable and obvious than the simple command of God.1

Place meaning

made of stone; a building

Latitude

33.55

Longitude

36.22

Bible references

1