How far was Damascus from Jerusalem?
The context describes Damascus as not all that far removed from Jerusalem. The journey went up through Palestine, along the Jordan River Valley, around the Sea of Galilee, and then about 25 or 30 miles east of an imaginary border. No exact mileage from Jerusalem is given.
Les explains that Damascus was not all that far removed from Jerusalem. The route went up through the land of Palestine, along the Jordan River Valley, around the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and just a little ways north, then about 25 or 30 miles east of an imaginary border. Saul left Jerusalem and was impatiently making his way to Damascus, probably on horseback. He had gone to the high priest for letters to the synagogues of Damascus so he could arrest Jews who had embraced the Gospel of the Kingdom and bring them bound to Jerusalem. The exact distance from Jerusalem is not specified, but the narrative indicates it was a notable journey.