Sidon (/ ˈ s aɪ d ən / SY-dən) or better known as Saida (/ ˈ s aɪ d ə, ˈ s ɑː ɪ d ə / SY-də, SAH-id-ə; Arabic: صيدا, romanized: Ṣaydā) is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located on the Mediterranean coast in the South Governorate, of which it is the capital.

May 21, 2024 · Sidon was an influential Phoenician city when kings of Israel and Judah ruled during the Iron Age. Biblical Sidon was Jezebel's hometown.

Sidon rose to prominence during the Bronze Age and became one of the most important city-states in the region. It was a major center for trade and commerce and played a significant role in the Mediterranean trade network. The city's strategic coastal location made it a …

Sidon, ancient city on the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon and the administrative centre of al-Janūb (South Lebanon) muḥāfaẓah (governorate). A fishing, trade, and market centre for an agricultural hinterland, it has also served as the Mediterranean terminus of the Trans-Arabian Pipeline , 1,069 miles (1,720 km) long, from Saudi Arabia ...

si'-don (tsidhon; Sidon; the King James Version, Sidon and Zidon; the Revised Version (British and American) SIDON only): 1. Location and Distinction: One of the oldest Phoenician cities, situated on a narrow plain between the range of Lebanon and the …

Jan 4, 2022 · Sidon, also called Zidon, was a port city located in modern Lebanon on the Mediterranean coast, with its sister city Tyre approximately 22 miles (36 kilometers) to the south.

Sep 2, 2009 · Sidon is the Greek name (meaning 'fishery') for the ancient Phoenician port city of Sidonia (also known as Saida) in what is, today, Lebannon (located about 25 miles south of Beirut).

Greater Sidon, often referred to simply as Sidon, is an ancient city mentioned frequently in the Bible. It was one of the principal cities of the Phoenicians, located on the Mediterranean coast in what is now modern-day Lebanon.

Apr 4, 2024 · Exploring Sidon in the Bible reveals its profound historical and spiritual significance. This ancient Phoenician city played a crucial role in biblical narratives, containing key events, cultural practices, and theological themes.

Jan 26, 2023 · Jesus mentions Tyre and Sidon in Luke 10:13–14 (see also Matthew 11:20–24), comparing them to several cities in which He had performed miracles. These cities of Israel had been blessed with Jesus’ presence, preaching, and power, yet they had not repented.