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Where is Aram-naharaim in the Bible?

Aram-naharaim is a biblical region located in northwestern Mesopotamia, corresponding to modern-day Syria and the area between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. The name, meaning "Aram of two rivers," appears primarily in the title of Psalm 60, which commemorates King David's military conflict against this region. David's campaign against Aram-naharaim is presented as a divinely empowered victory, with the psalm reflecting on God's role in the king's military success. This region represents one of the significant threats to Israel's expanding kingdom during the Davidic period, and its mention in the Psalms underscores the theological importance of understanding God's protection of Israel against foreign powers.