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Where is Phoenicia in the Bible?

Phoenicia in the Bible refers to an ancient maritime region along the Mediterranean coast, located north of Israel in what is now Lebanon and Syria. The term appears primarily in the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Acts, where it is mentioned in connection with the early spread of Christianity. Phoenicia was famous throughout the biblical world for its seafaring merchants and trading networks, and biblical references highlight the region's role in the apostolic mission, including Paul's travels and the preaching of the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. The Phoenicians themselves, though an important Mediterranean civilization, appear less frequently in biblical narratives than their northern coastal location and commercial significance might suggest.