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Where is Syene in the Bible?

Syene was an ancient city located at the southern border of Egypt, in the region of Upper Egypt near modern-day Aswan. It appears in the Bible primarily in the Book of Ezekiel, where the prophet uses it as a geographical marker in prophecies concerning Egypt's judgment and destruction. In Ezekiel 29:10 and 30:6, God declares that He will make the land of Egypt desolate "from Migdol to Syene," using this southern boundary to emphasize the totality of Egypt's coming devastation. The mention of Syene in these prophecies highlights the theological significance of Egypt's vulnerability and God's sovereignty over all nations, regardless of their geographical extent or power.