How far was Jerusalem from Damascus?
The exact distance from Jerusalem to Damascus is not stated. Damascus was not all that far removed from Jerusalem. The route went up through Palestine, along the Jordan River Valley, around the Sea of Galilee, and about 25 or 30 miles east of an imaginary border lies Damascus.
Les explains that Damascus was not all that far removed from Jerusalem. He describes the route as going up through the land of Palestine, along the Jordan River Valley, and around the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Just a little ways north, about 25 or 30 miles to the east of an imaginary border, is the city of Damascus. Saul left Jerusalem and was impatiently making his way to Damascus, likely on horseback. As he journeyed, he came near Damascus, though the text does not say exactly how far he was.
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
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How close to Damascus was Saul when the light from heaven appeared?
Les teaches that Saul was close to the outskirts of Damascus when the light from heaven appeared, though we do not know if he was a mile or two away.